1. General Inquiries
1. What is The Cedega Gaming Service?
   1. How does the Cedega software work?
2. What games can I play?
1. What is the Games Database (GamesDB)?
2. What are Cedega Certified games?
3. Can I run other (3D) Windows applications using Cedega? (ie. 3DSMax, AutoCAD, etc.)
4. Does TransGaming contribute to the WineHQ project?

Answers:

1. General Inquiries

a. What is The Cedega Gaming Service?

The Cedega Gaming Service brings its Members the thrill of blockbuster gaming on Linux. Cedega enables Linux gamers to play Windows titles on the operating system of their choice. Triple-A titles such as World of Warcraft, Command & Conquer 3, Team Fortress 2 and many, many more are playable on Linux today with Cedega. There is no better way to play games on Linux!

i. How does the Cedega software work?

Cedega works by directly loading a Windows program into memory and linking it to an optimized version of the Win32 APIs. Cedega implements common multimedia Windows APIs such as Direct3D, DirectInput, DirectSound and many others by mapping them to Linux equivalents. This allows PC games to run with equivalent game play right out of the box on your Linux system.

b. What games can I play?

The Cedega Gaming Service has Certified over 40 games. In addition the Cedega Games Database contains information on over 1500 games and hundreds of those have been rated as Working by Members of the Cedega Community. For more information on exactly which games are working check out the Cedega Gaming Service.

i. What is the Cedega Games Database?

The Cedega Gaming Service is not just playing games on Linux it also connects you with thousands of other Linux gamersallowing Members to share information, tips, experiences and help direct the development of Cedega. With this strong and vibrant Community behind them, Members will be able to play the games they love and connect with others who love them as well.

ii. What are Cedega Certified Games?

A game that is listed as Cedega Certified has been tested by both Cedega Gaming Service staff and the Cedega Beta Team on a wide variety of systems and hardware and is known to work on systems that meet the requirements for Cedega. Cedega Gaming Service Members may request assistance from Support Staff to get Certified games working on their system.

Cedega Certified games may not be 100% working or may have issues on some setups, distributions or hardware, however, core game functionality is supported. Check the Games Database page for more details on known issues.

Games that are not listed as Cedega Certified may still work but technical assistance is not available from Cedega Gaming Service staff. Community support is still available for these titles. See the Games Database page for more information on non-Certified games working status and known issues.

If you would like to recommend a particular title for official Certification, please create a Poll for our community to vote on.

c. Can I run other (3D) Windows applications using Cedega? (ie. 3DSMax, AutoCAD, etc.)

Other Windows applications may work, however, we don't support or catalogue the configuration or system tuning that is likely required to make those applications work seamlessly. Running other applications under Cedega may yield undesired results and is not recommended nor supported.

d. Do you contribute to the WineHQ project?

Before the Wine license was changed to the LGPL, TransGaming actively contributed to the Wine project. Since the LGPL changes were made, TransGaming has continued to contribute back to WineHQ wherever possible, such as DirectSound, OLE, and other areas. Our ability to contribute in all areas has been lessened to some degree by our licensing requirements.

Those wishing to view our contributions can easily find them in a search of the wine-patches archives.