News Item - Triple Hard Drive Rotary Switch! Triple boot FTW!
by Andrew on 29/08/2011 9:34:44 PM
If you've been following, I've got a 5 node Helmer cluster in the works. 5 node cluster not exciting? Well, what if every node has a hardware rotary switch providing triple boot powah?!
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News Item - My IKEA Helmer Cluster - standing on the shoulders of giants
by Andrew on 20/06/2011 10:11:34 PM
You might have come across these before, as in 2008 a few people created a Linux cluster using the IKEA Helmer cabinet (or drawers) as a base. Brilliant idea and something that I've wanted to do for quite some time - until now. Now I'm building one for myself.
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News Item - Make your own fan filters
by Andrew on 19/06/2011 3:46:18 PM
Cheap, quick and easy. No more chasing down weird sizes like 40mm, 50mm, 70mm or 200mm!!
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News Item - New site coming!
by Andrew on 19/06/2011 3:43:05 PM
The time has finally come - I need to ditch the idea that I need to code my website from scratch (line by line, no pluggins or 'borrowed' code) and use a nice CMS. Won't be no WordPress site, that's for sure!
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News Item - Installing and Using Steam on Linux
by Andrew on 31/12/2010 2:21:55 PM
I've just stumbled upon a new site that's dedicated to using the Steam Client on Linux (specifically Ubuntu 10.10). Great resource for the Linux gamers out there!
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Linux - Warsow 0.5 Released
by Andrew on 4/10/2009 9:59:59 AM
After a very long time (nearly 18 months!) Warsow 0.5 has been released. Three additional gametypes have been added as well as new maps and tweaks. Don't let the '0.5' version number fool you, Warsow is very polished and well worth a download.
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Linux - Nexuiz 2.5.2 Released
by Andrew on 3/10/2009 4:48:37 PM
With no updates since May, Nexuiz fans can rejoice with Nexuiz 2.5.2 being released! A new gamemode, a few extra maps and plenty of tweaks have made there way into this point release.
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Linux - Ubuntu – Unwanted Poster-boy?
by Andrew on 21/08/2009 8:43:59 PM
When you're listing popular Linux distributions, you've got to include Ubuntu somewhere at the top. Similarly, when you're listing Linux distributions that are disliked by the hardcore Linux community, Ubuntu is again somewhere at the top.
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Linux - PS3 Slim - No more Linux? Ahh, but for how long...
by Andrew on 20/08/2009 9:20:06 PM
Apart from the exciting new stats (33% smaller, 34% less power, US$299/AUD$499/€299/£249/¥29980) there was the news that it would no longer support other operating systems. Considering that some companies actually sell the PS3 pre-loaded with Linux and some rely on the PS3 for cluster duties, this must be upsetting news. But fear not...
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News Item - HeadshotGamer.com lives!!
by Andrew on 21/07/2009 8:02:30 PM
Not many updates in a while - but changes are in the pipeline!
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Linux - Glest 3.2.1 has been released
by Andrew on 15/02/2009 11:44:18 AM
Glest 3.2.0 was only recently released (8th of Feb) and now a minor update has been released to fix a few additional bugs.
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Linux - SuperTuxKart 0.6 has been released
by Andrew on 27/01/2009 9:06:58 PM
The next version of SuperTuxKart has been released, with much improved handling, new tracks, nitro instead of wheelies and a host of other changes.
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Linux - How to enable Nvidia drivers in OpenSUSE 11.1
by Andrew on 17/01/2009 1:54:44 PM
OpenSUSE, unlike Ubuntu and Mandriva, doesn't automate the installation and configuration of the proprietary Nvidia drivers though by following a few simple steps you can have your Nvidia hardware pumping.
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News Item - From Sempron 3800+ to Athlon 5000+: My Compaq Upgrade
by Andrew on 16/01/2009 8:46:37 PM
A while back I purchased a brand new Compaq (with warranty) from an auction house for next to nothing. It was packing some very average hardware; Windows Vista Home Basic, 3800+ (2.2Ghz single core) Sempron, 512MB DDR2 RAM, 80GB SATAII drive, on-board graphics, on-board sound and a Hippo 250W power supply. Not what you'd call a power PC, in fact, it was quite obsolete when I purchased it.
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Linux - How to overclock Nvidia cards in Ubuntu/Kubuntu 8.10 and 9.04
by Andrew on 9/01/2009 12:15:30 AM
This is a first for www.HeadshotGamer.com, though after searching the web for this information I thought it would be best to write up a quick 'HowTo' guide so that anyone else searching the interwibble for answers can quickly get their Nvidia cards overclocked.
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Linux - TORCS Version 1.3.1 Released
by Andrew on 20/12/2008 10:50:06 PM
For all you car racing nuts out there, "The Open Racing Car Simulator" 1.3.1 has been released and is available for download.
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DS - Nintendo DSi Australian release date - not this Xmas
by Andrew on 26/11/2008 6:00:49 PM
If you've been following Japan's DSi release and were hoping for to purchase one for Christmas, well you better fire up eBay because you're not getting one over the counter in Australia this year.
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Linux - Ubuntu 9.04 'Jaunty Jackalope' – What to expect
by Andrew on 23/11/2008 11:25:42 AM
It seems only yesterday that 8.10 was released and now the 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope” release cycle has fired into life. Truth be told, I wasn't very happy with Ubuntu 8.10. Yes, I did give it an honest go though for me it wasn't different enough from Hardy to justify replacing existing 8.04 installs and there were a number of known issues with getting the Nvidia proprietary drivers working.
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News Item - Site update
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 7:05:17 PM
Over 18,000 visits and over 60,000 page views a month and growing!
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Linux - Gaming and Linux software RAID – Your path to pwnage
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 3:28:23 PM
Hard drives are often forgotten as there isn't a huge amount you can do, apart from buy a Western Digital VelociRaptor. There is one more option though, using two (or more) inexpensive drives and RAID them together to increase the speed dramatically. This way you can get to high speed nirvana without destroying your budget.
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Linux - OpenArena 0.8.1 released
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 1:13:25 AM
One of the best free first person shooters has just had a point release
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Linux - Nvidia Linux drivers 177.80
by Andrew on 8/10/2008 10:32:06 PM
Just been released and adds compatibility with the GTX260, GTX280, 9800GTX+, 9800GT and 9500GT cards.
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PC - Download Area 51 for free!
by Andrew on 6/10/2008 11:09:28 PM
Midway has released the game for free and the nice people over at Gamers Hell are hosting it.
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Linux - Gaming on Linux – What are your options?
by Andrew on 6/10/2008 5:40:24 PM
I'm a gamer and I'm a Linux user. Yes, this puts me in a very small group of people in the world. The mass majority of gamers are either consolers (Wii, PS2/3, Xbox 360) or Windows gamers. My friends often ask “What games can you play on Linux? Isn't it just a command prompt?”
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PC - Download Red Alert for free - be quick!
by Andrew on 1/09/2008 8:40:17 PM
Electronic Arts might have a bit of a reputation for having slack post sales support of their games, though I think that all can be forgiven if they start releasing their old games as free downloads!
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News Item - HeadshotGamer.com Version 2!
by Andrew on 9/08/2008 11:02:21 PM
We're quickly approaching the site's 6 month birthday, so I've been tirelessly working on improving the look and feel.
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Wii - Wii MotionPlus - provides more acurate representation of movement
by Andrew on 16/07/2008 8:23:44 PM
Nintendo has announced the Wii MotionPlus, which clips on to the base of the Wii Remote. This little addition promises to add better motion sensing and allows
upcoming game titles to use 'true movement' rather than the rather clunky (but still brilliant and ground breaking) motion sensing that the standard remote and nunchuck provides.
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PS3 - PS3 price drop announced!
by Andrew on 16/07/2008 8:14:01 PM
Sony has announced that the 80GB PS3 will have a price drop in the US. The new price will be US$400, which is still a far way off a Xbox368, let alone a Nintendo Wii.
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Linux - PlaneShift 0.4.01 has been released
by Andrew on 30/06/2008 11:01:11 PM
After a long wait, the new version of PlaneShift is out. This new version uses version 1.4 of the Crystal Space 3D Engine and has a host of changes and bug
fixes.
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Xbox360 - Xbox 360 Premium dropping to US$299
by Andrew on 30/06/2008 8:57:13 PM
The Xbox 360 Premium is set to drop to US$299, which means a possible AUD$400 could also be on the cards.
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News Item - How much do you like GTA IV?
by Michael on 25/05/2008 2:24:25 PM
Because I think this guy likes it more. But credit where its due, that is an A++ for putting a useless item to use. Now can anyone find a use for the Halo 3
Legendary edition helmet?
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Xbox360 - Gears 2 Multiplayer is coming
by Michael on 25/05/2008 2:04:59 PM
Check this new info on the the Gears 2 multiplayer. The original Gears was a massive hit but they had the advantage of coming in under the radar, but this time
every gore lovin freak is expecting a show, so they need to turn it up. After readin this update it looks like they will not disappoint. Git sum!
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Linux - Nexuiz 2.4.2 has been released
by Andrew on 12/05/2008 6:17:58 PM
From the looks of it, Nexuiz has followed in the footsteps of UT2004 by making a node based game type where node ownership equals victory. Onslaught was
extremely popular on the UT2004 servers (and still is, though mostly the demo maps 'Primeval' and 'Torlan') and with this inclusion Nexuiz has something else to offer the FPS gamer.
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News Item - Id Software is hiring developers for Doom 4
by Andrew on 8/05/2008 10:06:19 PM
This news doesn't mean that we'll have Doom 4 ready for this Christmas but it does mean that we should see a Doom 4 being released sometime in the next
couple of years on the PC, PS3, Xbox360 and Linux (Id Software has always supported Linux gaming, even open sourcing the engines from Quake 1,2 and 3 - top marks Id!).
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News Item - Blizzard secures 'Diablo 3' domain name
by Andrew on 3/05/2008 11:55:48 AM
This doesn't mean that Diablo 3 has been confirmed, though it's a good indication that Blizzard is at the very least considering it.
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News Item - Video: GTA4 Review from www.gamevideos.com
by Andrew on 28/04/2008 8:46:25 PM
Brilliant Grand Theft Auto 4 video review. The game launches tomorrow and the world is holding it's breath for this release.
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Xbox360 - Xbox 360 GTA4 leaked to Bittorrent!!
by Andrew on 24/04/2008 10:54:42 PM
We're just days away from the GTA4 release but it seems the bad ole hackers are at it again, leaking the game days before it hits the selves. It's supposed
to be a PAL version, which means the source could have come from Australia or the UK.
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PS3 - Gunmetal Grey Playstation 3 coming to North America
by Andrew on 12/04/2008 5:53:50 PM
This limited edition PS3 will be hitting the shores of North America to celebrate the June 12th release of Metal Gear Solid 4. Great news for the North
Americans, though I wasn't able to find out if this was coming to other countries (especially Australia, for the completely selfish reason of me wanting one). Japan has already had this colour and it does
look fantastic.
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PS3 - Playstation 3 laptop!!
by Andrew on 12/04/2008 5:35:30 PM
I'm not easily blown away, but this is simply amazing. I cannot begin to think how someone can do this in their spare time.
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DS - New Nintendo DS model coming?
by Andrew on 12/04/2008 5:26:01 PM
Some news that's currently doing the rounds on the interwibble is that the next E3 (July 15 to 17) may see the launch of a new DS unit.
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Wii - Mario Kart Wii Preview
by Andrew on 12/04/2008 5:19:45 PM
Fantastic video outlining the yet to be released (in Australia at least) Mario Kart for the Wii.
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Linux - Unreal Tournament 3 (UT3) Linux Client, where art thou?
by Andrew on 1/04/2008 10:13:48 PM
Unreal Tournament has always been a favorite of mine. UT2004 still gets a good workout on my main machine, which until recently was running Kubuntu 7.04 (it's
now running Ubuntu 8.04 beta if you have to know). I've been waiting for UT3 for years with the knowledge that it should be natively installable on Linux. I'm still waiting.
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Wii - Wii Rock Band due on the 22nd of June 2008
by Andrew on 26/03/2008 10:06:50 PM
The ultimate drunk party game is here: Rock Band for the Nintendo Wii. Similar to Guitar Hero, this will be a game + instruments, where you'll play along to
prompts on the screen (and I'm not talking about bash shells here for all your uber *nix haxx0rs out there).
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Wii - WiiWare (aka Wii Software) News
by Andrew on 26/03/2008 9:30:35 PM
Some of you might not know much about WiiWare, as it's not scheduled to come to the western world until May - though information about what it's going to
offer is coming out of Japan.
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News Item - www.HeadshotGamer.com wallpaper!
by Andrew on 2/03/2008 10:26:01 PM
While work on the site is still racing ahead at a fast pace, I took some timeout to create some desktop wallpapers...enjoy!
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News Item - Welcome to www.HeadshotGamer.com!!
by Andrew on 2/03/2008 10:24:29 PM
This, the first post, is not a review, nor is it really news about the gaming industry or even some bizzare E3 story about getting drunk and hooking up with
some booth babes. It's just a little note to say that, as of the 18th of February 2008, this little site steps forth and pops it's head up in the world wide wibble in the hope that someone, anyone, finds
something on these pages useful or entertaining.
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