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HEXEN FOR LINUX (0.2.0)

Jan 24, 1999

Original source code available at:
http://www2.ravensoft.com/source/

The Official Linux Hexen Site (not affiliated with this port): http://www.raven-games.com/linuxhexen/

1. Requirements

1. The hexen.wad file from the demo or the game.
2. SDL 1.0.2

2. Installation

To compile:

Get SDL from http://www.devolution.com/~slouken/SDL.

Install SDL.

./configure; make

Thanks go to Jonathan St-Andre for finding out how to use the demo wad. He writes: "It removes protection against corrupted Wad Files but for those that really want to try the demo, now they can!"

3. How to Port

Most platform dependant code is in the 'i_' files. Raven's MSDOS code is in i_ibm.c.
The SDL version is is i_sdl.c.
The SVGAlib version is is i_svgalib.c.

4. To Do

Keep on the lookout for bugs.
Sound for SVGAlib.
Networking.
Test CD-ROM code.

5. Contact Info

Port to Linux (SDL) by Karl Robillard <wickedsmoke@raven-games.com> Port to SVGAlib by Dan Olson <dolson@raven-games.com>