[NTLUG:Discuss] Merry Christmas... Stuff their stockin with these!

[Rev. wRy]

On Sun, 2004-12-19 at 11:47, Dave Augustus wrote:
> Actually I see 2 sides to this:
> 
> Using a DVD-only approach will certainly exclude those who don't have
> DVD drives but also one could argue that GAMERS are never ones to skinp
> when it comes to hardware. Alienware is evidence of that fact. Also, you
> will be able to include ALOT of demos and full versions: UT2004 Demo,
> Armericas Army, Enemy Territory, etc.

Very true.  I'm not a hardcore gamer by any stretch.

> On the flip side, using a CD will reach a wider audience with fewer
> games.

Why not a base install CD and make the rest of the games available over
the network?

I know it was originally stated that network cards weren't touched, but
it's not that much space.  Instead of a browser, automate a script that
wgets what content it needs during install?

> So I would say that you need to determine your market and GO FOR IT!
> 
> If you are wanting to get gamers, then the DVD is the only way because
> the content will be more compelling. 
> 
> If you are wanting to get normal PC users, then CD is the way.

RW