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In this article you may find a few hints and tips, which will help you to install WoW (short for World of Warcraft) on a few chosen Linux Distri. You will experience a rather short introduction to Linux, which shall raise your motivation, to get to know, modify, enjoy your Operating System.
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Linux
Choosing the right Distribution.
Debian
Debian has grown up to a standard in the world of Linux. It's used on many servers, that's why Ubuntu is more suitable for end-users. Now you may ask "Why?". Well, to put it simple, Ubuntu aims to be more user-friendly (especially when it comes to hardware and drivers). You may experience a few problems with drivers, which may lead to frustration and resignation. Though Debian can do everything that any other Linux distri can do, but it may take some time.
Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu
Ubuntu has caused a new hype. Many pc-related magazines call it the "beginner-friendliest Linux". It's really easy indeed, and it's worth to give Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu or other derivates a try.
Ubuntu is based of Debian, but has improvements regarding many points, e.g. installation of codecs or restricted drivers (among others for graphics-cards or wlan-drivers). Where it takes days on other Distris, it's usually just a few clicks away on Ubuntu.
Differences
All mentioned Distris are produced and published by the same company (Canonical), but all look and feel different. The main difference is the used windowmanager. You may see the differences by looking at the screenshots, or by exploring the respective web-pages.
| Name | Logo | Windowmanager |
| Ubuntu |  | Gnome |
| Kubuntu |  | KDE |
| Xubuntu |  | xfce |
- Screenshots
 Ubuntu after finished installation. |
 Ubuntu with activated desktop-effects (Compiz) |
 A users' ubuntu |
 Kubuntu. Ubuntu with KDE3. |
OpenSuSE
OpenSuSe is another Distribution, which gets more and more known in Germany, although this one is a bit more complicated than others (e.g. Ubuntu). OpenSuSe utilizes RPM(Redhat Package Manager), which may lead to confusions, especially at the beginning. RPMs behave a bit different than DEBs, but it's not this articles' task to explain the differences. If you should experience problems with OpenSuSe, google for a solution or visit OpenSuSes' homepage.
Preparation
- Ubuntu Installation
- Get Installation-Medium.
- Backup your Windows, if you may want to return later.
- Burn the Medium
- Backup WoW installation files
- Help on installation and setup
At first you'll need Wine and either the WoW installation discs or your old wow folder (existing windows installation)
apt-get install wine
- Graphics-card driver
Additionally, you have to have 3D-Acceleration enabled.
glxinfo | grep rendering
Now there should be written: "direct rendering: Yes" If not: Installation of graphics cards.
- Testing the installed driver
glxgears
If there doesn't appear a window with turning gearwheels, then you also may (re)install your graphics driver.
