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Hi i just installed Linux and Half life 2 but when i run it the intro shows and then i see just black screen.Maybe the game doesnt or i dont have the programs that need for game to run work but i didnt see any video drivers when installing Linux.So how i can install video drivers?Im using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x64 just installed.
Hi i just installed Linux and Half life 2 but when i run it the intro shows and then i see just black screen.Maybe the game doesnt or i dont have the programs that need for game to run work but i didnt see any video drivers when installing Linux.So how i can install video drivers?Im using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x64 just installed.
Did you use Steam to install Half Life 2 or some other source (torrents, dvd)?
When i go to PLayonlinux configuration i see install packages and there are video driver,vcrun-2005,06,2008,2009,dotnet and directx maybe they arent installed by default with game and i need to install them?
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