I would really love to beta test a linux version of this game as well. I don’t seem to play this game as much anymore, windows is just to restrictive for me . Also I think some areas in the world might go to Ubuntu after xp support is gone. You be the judge and look for yourself, just search on your favorite search engine with the words in the brackets. (xp support end ubuntu) I think we may have more linux gamers than anyone may realize after xp support is gone. This is just my opinion based on world technology news all over the net.