Ship Linux binarys ?

anonymous_user_a14afd41 · November 14, 2015, 1:53pm

Hi there

According to Epics statements “IF YOU LOVE SOMETHING, SET IT FREE” and " with Unreal Engine 4 we want to make Linux a first class member of our platform family." comes here my question:

Is it allowed to ship binarys, as a distro ? If yes, means that easy access for everyone and with that a quick increase of popularity for the Unreal Engine and Epic.

If no: Why ? I respect the decision, to make an account on your page as an desire and projects like Lightworks and Genymotion proove, that these two things can fit together.

So, why hide the Unreal Editor from most users at Linux based operating systems ?

Mr_SquarePeg · November 15, 2015, 4:06am

I do not think the Linux editor is ready for primetime so to speak.

BUT it has made allot of great strides in terms of usability last I checked

You can compile it from source.

HeadClot

darthviper107 · November 15, 2015, 4:49am

You are allowed to compile the Linux editor from source and distribute games you make with it, but you are not allowed to distribute the compiled editor. They’re still working on Linux support and at some point there will be a Linux version of the launcher which will allow you to install the Linux like normal.

anonymous_user_abf6e121 · November 16, 2015, 5:53pm

We still need an update from Epic regarding the status of Linux support.
My business sort of depends on it.

I posted a similar thread here

anonymous_user_7afddcc7 · November 17, 2015, 3:13pm

Epic, i am sure you remember your words: