Thank you very much for the giveaway. I wish you a merry christmas. I would like to be in for (in order of preference)

1. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - GOTY Deluxe (includes TES:Arena and TES: Daggerfall)
2. Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete
3. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
4. Torchlight II
5. Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
6. Fallout 2 (includes TES:Arena and TES: Daggerfall)
7. Total Annihilation: Commander Pack
8. Trine Enchanted Edition

In for:

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - GOTY Deluxe

Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

Thank you for the giveaway! I'd like to be in for Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition .

I have heard great things about Linux so I might try it for my next computer. My main hurdle so far has been my relying on Windows-only software that I used first at university and now for work. How do our Linux experts here deal with this?

Not in, but
+1 for the GA and Thank you Adam for the OS recommendation, will definitely try it for the reliable update & upgrade process its build for.

Thank you for the great question. :) The answer most likely depends on what software you are referring to. I can only answer for myself as a newer Linux user., hopefully some of our more experienced Linux people will answer as well. For myself, I have found there are many alternatives to Windows software - for example Libre Office instead of MS Office. Other programs, like the games, may work with Wine or wrappers. Consult some of the links in the OP to get more familiar with those and feel free to ask questions of the community there. For the software that does not have an alternative, such as the times I must do software coding and development for Windows - I run the program in a Virtual Machine environment. This has worked very well. Hope that gives you some options to think about.

Can we get a few more answers and examples to this question from other Linux users please?

That's entirely up to what software do you use and if there's alternatives for that, and if that alternative is acceptable

For example, Libre Office can replace Microsoft Office. But some work place won't accept it, or only use Microsoft file format that's still can be done perfectly using Libre office.

Art design is a bit lax since all that matter is usually the end result. But for printing use, many goes to corel or Adobe photoshop. I don't know how well wine (Linux app for running windows program) runs them.

If you are more specialized, say for example you designed something using cad software, I think you're locked in windows.

Sometimes you will find it hard to get drivers for peripheral like printer or scanner

But if your office is OK with it, like for example every document is delivered in pdf format, all images are in jpg / png, then using Linux can be an advantage. Your pc can be the virus free and rescue others when there's a virus problem.

For personal use however, Linux is very fun to use. Fast, virus free, comfortable. If all you do is browsing and watching (and gaming), then Linux could be a great choice

Thanks for the tips and more complete answer kusumahendra. :)

The giveaway is still going on until 1 January 2018. It is my way of saying Thank You and bringing attention to the great Linux community we have here on GOG. Please refer to the OP for rules, and please continue to ask questions, discuss and leave tips for Linux or Linux games/gaming.

Thank you to all those who have contributed to the discussion so far. I have enjoyed learning more myself!

Baldurs gate :)

i am in for that

one day ı want giveaway somethng in here.

i am not linux user but why not later. not a fun microsoft things. not a fun steam too. ı like gog. i like alternative things

Thk u bjgamer 4 hving this GA. Although i dun use Linux (yet), i appreciate wat u, adamhm as well as other active Linux users do 2 help the newbies 2 Linux in our community.

If i may i wld just like 2 be in 4: Torchlight II, failing which i wld like Fallout 2 as a backup.

Thks again & gd luck 2 all! :)

Thanks for your kind giveaway. I suppose my question would be how technical do you need to be to set up Linux and what percent of games work off the bat?

Could I please be in for in order of preference:

> Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - GOTY Deluxe
> Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
> Baldur's Gate: The Original Saga + Baldur's Gate 2: Complete
> Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete

Thank you for this great giveaway (not in).

Thanks for the giveaway,I'm in for:
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - GOTY Deluxe
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
Torchlight II
Heroes of Might and Magic 3: Complete
Septerra Core: Legacy of the Creator
Trine Enchanted Edition

Thank you for everybody's suggestions. I think it's time now to do some research.

Thank you bjgamer for the ga.
I love penguins too!
As a matter of fact I recently had a big problem with a folder I made within windows and only Ubuntu helped me solve it. Long story short, don't ever create a folder in windows ending in a period (.) for example "first.backup." You won't be able to open or rename or delete it.
I'm in for "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - GOTY "

Happy New Year everyone!

It may depend on what you consider 'technical'. I have built my PC rigs since the 1990's, yet still had probs / totally frustrated with Windows and its 'do it Windows way guesswork and so-called handholding thru multiple windows/directories/wonky pathing, insecurities, etc. Compared to that and the nightmares I remember with various installs (Windows OS and some programs), I find Linux sane, fairly simple, easy, well thought out and reasonable. (Yes sane, it preserves my sanity, or what little I have left.)

There are a few ways to get started. First you may want to check out adamhm's handy beginners guide:
"Try Linux" Repost/Rewrite (a "beginner's guide")

Then you might do as nevarRed suggested earlier in the thread and check out Distrowatch, or https://distrochooser.de/en as suggested by drmike.

Try a few distros/'flavors' to see what suits you best. As suggested by nevarRed and ciemnogrodzianin, I first tried them by downloading onto a thumb drive and booting them up for a live session. That way it does not install it, just lets you play with a distro for that session. Once you decide what you like, then you can install it from a thumb drive. Personally I found Ubuntu or Linux Mint very easy to transition to from Windows for both daily use and excellent for games/gaming. I will probably check out more distros to tinker with and learn more, but the wife and I are both older 'techies' as well as gamers and she LOVES the simplicity of the command lines - "... no stupid windows, just straight to what I want it to do!"

The games list last year is what surprised us and made our decision to switch. Check out the OP links to see various lists - some with adamhm's Wine wrappers and some with Linux ./play.it Many Unity engine games also work natively as being reported here For games that work "right off the bat" go to the Store menu, at the bottom you'll find 'Browse All Games" and click on the Linux list You can also search on adamhm to see his multiple Linux inspired Giveaways - every title listed works with Linux! :)

Yet another great thing to consider and a major contributing factor - if you have a question, especially about getting a game to work but also with daily use, our GOG Linux Community is very supportive, friendly, and dedicated to working on getting just about any game they come across to work easily with Linux.

Hope this helps, and hope to see you among the Linux users soon. :D