" Prominent YouTubers like Linus have also highlighted gaming on Linux recently , thanks in part to the expertise of Linux guru Wendell from [Level1Techs]"(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4w1YQAJMWOz4qtxinq55LQ )https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/09/14/caution-playing-overwatch-on-linux-may-get-you-banned/#46371695259b
I saw this mention in Forbes, no idea where to put it so the mods can put it where ever it belongs. I thought it was nice to see establishment media giving a tip of the hat to Level 1
Forbes does have a long history of identifying Billionaires before they become Billionaires. So you never know…
Again this is not really “thread” material so you guys can put this wherever you think it should go
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Ya…
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Forbes does have a long history of identifying Billionaires before they become Billionaires.
Forbes Magazine did.
Forbes online is just a content factory. Anybody can write for them.
That doesn’t make it less cool that Wendell got props, but don’t confuse the magazine’s reputation with the online content. They only share a name.
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Guy has a linux podcast, I will be listening to it on tonights drive to see if it’s any good
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It is still nice to see actual tech chops get credit were credit is due
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Yoray
April 20, 2019, 1:02am
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This article has already been mentioned 2 times in this forum -
A ban was just reported:
ban was most likely for a mouse macro using xdotool in the menus (not cheating, but still permaban with no warning)
However, this person was not using a vanilla configuration.
A 2nd ban for simply having xdotool INSTALLED (and not running) was reported too:
If it’s a dependency, DON’T INSTALL IT.
Old thread content:
RESPONSE FROM BLIZZARD:
Sorry to hear that your account has been banned!
I’m going to escalate your ticket so our team can take a closer look, and hopefully overturn the ban and give you some feedback so we can avoid this happening to other Linux users.
This eventually led to the initial person that was banned has been UNBANNED!
As part of our ongoing effort to combat nonparticipation, abusive behavior, and other in-game violations, Blizzard recently closed an Overwatch license on this Blizzard account.
After performing an additional review of the evidence considered in this action, we determined that this account closure was an error. We are reopening the license for play, and hope you will accept our sincere apologies for the mistake.
Latest quote from Dox:
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Getting reports of people getting unbanned, here [reddit] and on discord.
We will have to see if Blizzard Entertainment is going to work for or against Linux gamers using “modified” d3d11 and dxgi DLLs.
In the meantime, GPU Passthrough still works. (also, don’t say that on Reddit or you get downvoted)
Edit:
2nd ban without using async confirmed:
Edit 2:
Phoronix story is up:
https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Blizzard-Banning-DXVK-Wine
Edit 3:
Third ban confirmed:
Edit 4:
FOUR BANS:
Edit 5:
5 bans.
Also, Forbes article:
Edit 6:
One person has been unbanned, but new bans are ongoing. A 6th ban has come in:
https://forum.level1techs.com/t/wendell-elsewhere/112282/176?u=yoray
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God knows we mock Forbes enough. What are we gonna do if Wendell gets famous.