Bans coming in for Linux players
by Elizabeth Harper 
Nov 15th 2006 at 3:55PM
Cedega is a handy piece of software that many use to run World of Warcraft on their Linux machines. And it's apparently been working well for everyone -- until yesterday, when numerous Cedega users began to report being banned from World of Warcraft with the following generic message in their mailbox:This account has been found to have employed third party software designed to automate many aspects of the World of Warcraft game play experience. Such software runs contrary to the essence of World of Warcraft and provides an advantage over other players. In addition, use of this software can lead to exploitation and destabilization of the World of Warcraft server economy. As such, this account has been closed and will not be reopened under any circumstances.
While ominous, it sounds to be a case of a problem with Blizzard's automated anti-hacking scans. TransGaming (makers of Cedega) is currently working with Blizzard's engineering team to resolve the issue -- and has been told that it wasn't Blizzard's intention to ban Cedega players. If you're a Cedega player who has suddenly been banned, Transgaming is offering to help reinstate your account -- let them know you've been banned and give them your account name, either via this support thread or e-mail to their support team.
[Thanks to Pat and Druid dude. Cedega links via Slashdot.]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
cory Nov 15th 2006 4:10PM
the man is always holding us down
laxdragon Nov 15th 2006 4:24PM
Don't forget about CrossOver http://www.codeweavers.com/
The 6.0 Beta 3 release out now plays WoW dang near perfect on Linux. I've been running it and have had no issues. Here's hopeing they don't ban me.
Unkle Nov 17th 2006 7:12AM
Windows ftw!!
Prauche Nov 15th 2006 4:45PM
Takes me back to a Robin Williams bit I saw a couple of years ago....
Senator X: "Mr. Gates, when did you realize you had a monopoly?"
Bill Gates: "Monopoly's just a game Senator, I'm trying to control the F***ing world...."
Ah, the joys of Windows...or NOT having Windows as the case may be.
Schwick Nov 15th 2006 5:38PM
Guess again:
http://forums.wow-europe.com/thread.html?topicId=82369804&pageNo=1&sid=1#9
Schwick Nov 15th 2006 5:54PM
Or how about this one: http://blue.cardplace.com/newcache/forums.worldofwarcraft.com/47009071.htm