![]() ![]() ![]() Anyone who wanted it, could (and probably still can) download the source code to Quake for Linux, version 1.01. Even though the source code was only available for a short period of time, it quickly spread across the Internet. Some unknown hackers broke into CrackDotCom's server, put this source code on CrackDotCom's web server and edited CrackDotCom's web page so that anyone who wanted it could download the source code. This source code was to be used to port Quake to other platforms ( Linux and AIX). The original versions were for DOS, but id has since ported Quake to Windows 95, Linux, and AIX.Īfter its original release, id loaned a company called CrackDotCom the source code to Quake for Linux, version 1.01. Released in mid 1996, Quake has been a mega-hit. Quake was anticipated for several years before its release and provides a level of detail and realism superior to any existing 3D action game. Their first 3D game, Wolfenstein 3-D, was popular, but their second generation game, Doom, is probably the most popular computer game ever. Quake is id software's first game based on their third generation 3D game engine. If you haven't at least heard of Quake by now, much less seen or played it, crawl out from under your rock and check it out. Moral Repercussions of an Illegally Ported Game ![]()
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