Subject: Press Release: Linux Games Coming to the PowerPC
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 20:44:53 -0700
From: Kathryn Sorhaindo <sigyn@lokigames.com>

Linux Games Coming to the PowerPC

Loveland, CO ĉ July 14, 1999 ĉ Terra Soft Solutions and Loki 
Entertainment Software announce a strategic alliance to bring 
best-selling PC games to Linux on PowerPC computers -- in some cases 
before those same games are available for the MacOS.

Loki Entertainment Software has become a strong force in the gaming 
industry, licensing MacOS and Windows games and porting them to the Linux 
operating system. Terra Soft Solutions has quickly established itself as 
a leader in the Linux for PowerPC arena.  Through the partnership,  Loki 
and Terra Soft will combine their efforts to bring Linux games to PowerPC 
computers.

Linux is compatible with a wide-variety of computer hardware, including 
i386-based hardware manufactured by Intel, AMD and Cyrix, and 
PowerPC-based hardware such as Apple Computer's iMac. Through this new 
alliance, Loki will continue to license and port PC games to the Linux 
OS. Terra Soft will work with Loki to develop PPC-compatible versions 
based on Loki's source code.

"We are thrilled to work with Terra Soft to expand the universe of 
applications for Linux on the PowerPC, states Loki President Scott 
Draeker. "This partnership ensures that PowerPC users who install Linux 
will have access to the best games that the PC world has to offer."

"This is a challenging opportunity. One that will keep us quite busy," 
notes Stephen Edie, Software Engineer for Terra Soft. "My personal 
background and one might say my 'passion' is with gaming.  Through my 
work on porting the CMD 646 IDE driver for the Blue & Whites and ongoing 
work  on the graphical installer for Gone Home, I have become quite 
familiar with the PowerPC architecture. I believe that Terra Soft's 
experience with the PowerPC coupled with Loki's background is an 
incredible combination. It allows each of us to do what we do best and 
provide games that may not otherwise be made available on the PowerPC."

In addition to working with Loki to bring Linux games to the PowerPC, 
Terra Soft will soon offer game bundles with its Yellow Dog Linux Gone 
Home distribution. Retail versions of Loki's games, which will include 
both the i386 and PPC versions, will be available as stand alone products 
for sale directly from Loki, Terra Soft and other software retailers.

Loki plans to bring a wide variety of games to Linux, including the most 
popular action, adventure, and educational titles. Loki's current product 
line includes Civilization: Call to Power, Myth II: Soulblighter, 
Railroad Tycoon II Gold Edition, and Eric's Ultimate Solitaire. A total 
of 8 titles are planned for release in 1999. Todayıs announcement ensures 
that all of Loki's titles will be available for both i386 and PowerPC.

About Loki Entertainment Software

Based in Tustin, CA, Loki works with leading game publishers to port 
their best-selling PC and Macintosh titles to the Linux platform. Loki 
meets a pent-up need in the Linux community by providing fully-supported, 
shrink-wrapped games for sale through traditional retail channels. For 
more information about Loki Entertainment Software, visit their website 
at www.lokigames.com.


Loki Contact: Kathryn Sorhaindo, 714-585-4359, sigyn@lokigames.com.

About Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.

Based in Loveland, CO, Terra Soft is the developer of Yellow Dog Linux 
for Apple Macintosh G3 and PPC computers. Champion Server, their flagship 
product, is a highly professional distribution geared toward a wide range 
of network applications such as ISPs, corporate intra/extranets, web and 
network servers. Terra Soft recently introduced Black Lab Linux, a 
parallel computing system for research and development facilities. For 
more information about Terra Soft Solutions, visit their website at 
www.terrasoft solutions.com.

Terra Soft Contact: Kai Staats, 970-278-9243, kstaats@terraplex.com