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#1

I use openSuse 11.4 and my backgammon opponent uses Windows. Is there any software that allows us to play live online without going through an ad-ridden server?

Thanks.

#2

On 07/02/2012 05:06 PM, ionmich wrote:
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> I use openSuse 11.4 and my backgammon opponent uses Windows. Is there
> any software that allows us to play live online without going through an
> ad-ridden server?

google is your friend here also:

first hit from the search string of:
open source backgammon windows linux

is GNU Backgammon at http://www.gnubg.org/

which works on Linux, Mac and even Windows…

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dd

#3

Yes, I had found that page previously. Unfortunately the links are dead, and it doesn’t support a player-to-player connection. Which is why I asked for a personal recommendation, hopefully from someone already using such software.

#4

It’s in the repos: software.opensuse.org: Search

I bet a windu version can be found.

#5

and here Backgammon GNU Backgammon is some explanation on how to connect to your friends gnubg, or her/him to yours. You could pick a dedicated port and forward it on your router to your local IP.

#6

Many thanks. I’m on my way to installing right now.

#7

The links on this page are working again and I see that there is a Windows version available. The Linux version is more than adequate, but it’s going to take some time to set up a Windows box to connect to. Many thanks.