Ubuntu

[lbuttery]

comes with all the software you ever want for free (except CAD like software like Chief


Ummmm, I sorta think you will be missing lots of other software also

go to a software store or online vendor and start checking the boxes
I suspect you will see many of them don't list Linux

I started buying computers/software in 1978
the general rule is to buy the desired software then buy the computer it will run on

I have been following every thread on this forum since 2004
and I don't think anyone is running Chief on Linux

you could contact CA's tech support after the holiday
but I suspect they won't support it

bottom line - if your computer is capable of playing some of the high-end PC games
then it may/should be able to run Chief

Lew

[McQueen3D]

Windows 8 with Classic Shell set up in XP mode?