Pokerstars Linux

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Pokerstars Linux - How Linux Users Can Play at Pokerstars

Since Pokerstars has patrons from all over the world, there's a recognition that many computer systems need to be compatible to play the full version of Pokerstars' poker games. Offering both downloadable and no-download versions keeps Pokerstars accessible to all kinds of players. Currently, Linux users have two main options regarding how to access Pokerstars software for full version or instant play gaming at the poker room.

Linux Instant Play at Pokerstars

Unfortunately as of this time, Pokerstars does not offer a Linux-native or Linux-compatible software. The first and most common way that Linux players experience Pokerstars games is through using the free, instant play versions of Pokerstars games. These flash play versions utilize web browser and Java play, offering instant access to the vast majority of Pokerstars games. Linux players can access their accounts, make deposits and participate in live, real money games through the instant play at Pokerstars without needing to download any software.

Benefits of Instant Play

The upsides of Linux users taking advantage of Pokerstars' instant play include:

• Faster connection time to live play
• Access from any computer whether at home, at an internet cafe or on a laptop
• No waiting for downloads or installation before players access their account and games
• Real time gaming, real money games and full member advantages at Pokerstars

Linux Download Play at Pokerstars

The downloadable software poker clients Pokerstars offers are compatible with Mac and PC systems. Linux players previously have only had the instant play options available. Now however, another program has developed that allows Linux players the same full software access of the full downloadable software client.

Wine 1.0, now in development for the third update since its release in 2005, is a compatibility program that allows Linux and other operating system users to run Windows programs as fully available programs. It is not a virtual PC per se, but it allows PC programs full access as such. PokerStars recommends players using Linux operating systems to download Wine 1.0 in order to utilize the full version of Pokerstars software.

To use the Pokerstars download on a Linux system:

1. Download and install Wine 1.0 (most stable version currently).
2. Open Wine and go to Pokerstars.com.
3. Download and install Pokerstars' free software.
4. Run Pokerstars' software through Wine to enjoy all the software features and services.

Basic System Requirements

Minimum system requirements are still necessary to fully enjoy the Pokerstars software, graphics and live games. On older computers, the instant play version may still work without issues, but having these current minimums will ensure the best quality available to players:

• Minimum 128MB RAM, higher is preferable
• Sound card for audio software components
• At least 800x600 screen resolution settings, with 256 colors or more
• Wine 1.0 for downloadable software
• Compatible web browsers for instant play (at least Safari 1.3, Firefox 1.0, Windows Internet Explorer 6.0)

Linux users now have access to all the options that Pokerstars has to offer. Whether in instant play form or by using Wine for the download version, Pokerstars offers players the best of their software to be used anywhere around the world.

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