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- I use Ubuntu 8.04
- The latest version of Play On Linux, I think 3
- Gnome

Let me just say that I tried installing Steam with wine and I got the same problem, so then I installed Play On Linux and was presently surprised at how easy everything was. This is wonderful software!

I haven't tried installing any other games or programs except for Steam. It installed OK, and it runs OK (a little bit of lag every couple of seconds; a button might not highlight unless I hover or something, or something dumb like that, not a big problem). The problem comes when I load a game. I can't really describe it, so here's a screenshot of me trying to run Audiosurf:



I have 3D acceleration installed (and I restarted my computer afterwards). Can anyone help? Thanks in advance! Steam is the only thing keeping me from booting linux every time.

- Your computer configuration.

I'm not sure what you mean by computer configuration... but it's a Dell, with a Pentium D 2.8 GHz, an ATI Radeon x1950 Pro, and 2 GB of DDR2 Ram. Is that enough info?

Thanks again.

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Can anyone help?

Hi!

I'm also running Ubuntu 8.04 POLv3 & Gnome and my Steam does work. I could play Counter-Strike on Steam without a problem.

Do you have Compiz or Compiz-Fusion installed?

I'm running Compiz-Fusion and I've installed Emerald Window decorator.
Maybe that's what missing? I haven't try playing on Metacity.

Just an Idea. Have you tried any other game?

Good luck

Hi all.

Bit offtopic but, how goodly have you get the some games work on steam e.x HL2? how good fps did you get?
i get something like 15-30 only , and setups are medium, i have amd phenom 9850 and tested with 8800GTS,( g80 ) and with 9600GT with same result, i`m i missing something, or should i do some advanced configurations with wine perhaps?
Thanks by all tips and hints for advance

Here is what I get when I want to run the Steam script:

/usr/share/playonlinux/playonlinux --run "Steam"
PlayOnLinux v3.0.8

Checking python :                     [ Ok ]
Steam: line 5: cd: /home/user/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/Steam/drive_c/Program Files/Steam/: No such file or directory
wine: could not load L"C:\\windows\\system32\\steam.exe": Modul nicht gefunden

Hello:

I had a similar problem with the directory. Since my Windows folder is in spanish (yours will be in German I presume). Try editing the Steam link with gedit and change the folder. EG:

cd: /home/user/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/Steam/drive_c/Program Files/Steam/:

TO:

cd: /home/user/.PlayOnLinux/wineprefix/Steam/drive_c/Archivos de Programa/Steam/: