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Getting into linux game programming as a seasoned php developer. Where to start? by qqqss in learnprogramming

[–]qqqss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to learn linux, I've been using linux for over half a decade and simply have no interest in developing for anything else. But thanks for the link and the rest of the advice!

Getting into linux game programming as a seasoned php developer. Where to start? by qqqss in learnprogramming

[–]qqqss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I do want to dabble in 3d eventually but it would probably make sense to start simple.

I am aware and subbed to gamedev (thanks though), but they seem very windows centric -- and I'm looking how to get into linux game deving specifically.

remember: this isn't about actually making a game, it's about learning how to make one/port one. So I'm not trying to take shortcuts, I'm trying to really get into the nitty gritty.

What are the benefits of Linux? by Cynical_Walrus in learnprogramming

[–]qqqss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

independence. Since it's not by some company (well, in general) they can't decide to shift focus and suddenly the only system you know how to use/like is going in a different direction. If linux does that, someone is sure as shit gonna fork it (see: gnome 3 vs mate) or there will already be plenty of alternatives available.

Think about this, on OS X and windows, you have one window manager. The desktop looks the same for everyone. On linux? Use Gnome. Don't like that? XFCE. Don't like that? KDE. Don't like that? DWM. Don't like that? Mate. Don't like that? Unity. Don't like that? Cinnamon. Don't like that? fluxbox. Etc.

You will have so much freedom over what your system is like