Carolina QuotesIf I'm the only one pushing Linux gaming, we have a serious problem. I'm happy for the contributions I've made, but I would be happier to know that Linux gaming can continue if I get hit by a bus. There are others out there doing what I do. You should interview them too.
Ryan C. Gordon Carolinian
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Quoted in Luboš Doležel, "Interview: Ryan C. Gordon" AbcLinuxu.cz (2011-03-08)
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