One limitation of this release is that the internal server browser in 1.0.0.0 / build 2147 will only show a maximum of 1000 servers. The game can be started with the command 'quake4' and the dedicated server can be started with 'quake4-dedicated'. Additionally, the German version of the game uses a completely different set of assets. It is important to note that the Linux version of Quake 4 is not supported by Activision Customer Support. If you have the DVD release, all the files are in the same directory, otherwise they are spread out on each CD. To install Quake 4, you must copy the asset files from the install CDs to your q4base/directory (md5 sums provided as reference), either before or after running the installer. Note that internet play requires a broadband connection. In terms of multiplayer, Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play are both supported. Alsa >= 1.0.6 is needed for alsa sound backend. For 3D acceleration, you will need SDL >= 1.2, the latest OpenGL drivers, and any of the following: ATI Radeon, Nvidia GeForce 3+, or Nvidia GeForce 6+.įor audio, a sound card with OSS or Alsa support is required, along with stereo and surround sound. The system requirements include a GNU/Linux system, Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or Athlon XP 2000+ processor, 512MB RAM, glibc >= 2.2.4, and kernel 2.4, 2.6 is recommended. Please note that a CD key is not required to run a dedicated server.

However, it requires a licensed copy of Quake 4 retail for Windows, from which you will copy the asset files and use the CD key. To play without DVD/Image, replace Quake4.exe and Quake4Ded.exe files in game directory with the ones provided in NODVD folder.Quake 4 is now available for GNU/Linux! This release includes both a dedicated server and a native client.Mount QUAKE4.iso to virtual drive, or burn to disk and install.Sound: 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers.

Video: 100% DirectX® 9.0c compatible 64MB 3D hardware accelerated video card required.

Hard Disk Space: 2.8GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400MB for Windows® swap file).

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz or AMD® Athlon® XP 2000+ processor or higher.

Armed with advanced weaponry and vehicles and aided by an elite squad of marines, you take the battle to the heart of the Strogg home planet and become earth’s only hope for victory. In a desperate war for Earth’s survival, against an unrelenting enemy, the only way to defeat them is to become one of them.

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