Chapter 7. Games

Playing games is a fun part of computing. For some of us, games are a big part of the appeal of any operating system, at least for uses beyond the business or corporate environment. From the humble card games that entertain millions during their coffee breaks, to the heavily involved first-person shooters that involve players dotted around the globe, Linux offers a quality gaming platform that might surprise you.

In this chapter, we explore some of the common games available for you to download and install easily in Ubuntu.

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