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There are several different ways of '''getting FreeSpace'''.
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There are several different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2.
  
== Buy it ==
 
Of course, there are still a few copies of FreeSpace 2 floating around, up for sale on eBay, or maybe lying in the bargain bin at your local computer store - although the latter's pretty doubtful. FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced in the United States for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse. FreeSpace, of course, has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer.
 
  
== Get it from a friend ==
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== FreeSpace Open Installer ==
  
Oddly enough, FreeSpace 2 actually has a clause in the license agreement that states that it's legal to give a copy of FreeSpace 2 to a friend - as long as it's for noncommercial use. So, be nice to anyone who has it, and maybe they'll burn it for you.
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An installer has been created by [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=3428 Turey] to make the process of installing FS2 and FS2 Open a real cinch. This is the easiest way to get all the files you will need in one shot.  
  
== Freespace Online Installers ==
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<b>The community members hosting these files need to pay for all of the bandwidth that gets used, so please don't download ten copies on ten different computers. Please download it once, then burn the FreeSpace folder onto DVD / CD-R's and transfer it.</b>
  
Turey and [DW]-Hunter have created two installers for those who do not have the Retail version or are missing some VP or Cutscene files can use the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,43905.0.html Freespace Online Installer]. Note, Retail is a requirement to install freespace open and the freespace open installer doesnt include the retail files. You will never need the CDs to play retail with this installer, This installer includes Kazan's no-cd crack that doesnt have the problems that have been occuring in the HOTU crack. As an option you can download the Freespace Open Installer at the end of the retail installation. If you have retail and you just want the Freespace Online Installer you can goto the [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/downloads.html FSOInstaller site] or visit [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,42854.0.html Hard-light's forum post]. This is probably the easiest way and most user friendly way to get freespace2 and freespace open.But if you wish to have the cds there are many other sites you can download them from, one of the most popular sites for the cds is one of Hunter's sites, [http://www.freespacezone.com FreespaceZone].
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See the following article on obtaining and using the <u>[[FreeSpace Open Installer]]</u>.
  
== Get it from HOTU ==
 
  
HOTU also has FreeSpace 2 [http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150 listed] in their downloads. Although this download went down for a brief time in the past, it is one of the most reliable ways of getting FreeSpace 2 over the internet. Unfortunately, the version included with HOTU is stripped-down.
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== The [http://www.the-underdogs.info Home of the Underdogs] (HOTU) ==
  
As of January 30th, 2006 "The game is already updated to v1.2 so there is no need to run the update." according to the readme.txt included with the HOTU version.
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HOTU has a copy of FS2 available for download. [http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150 Follow this link to get to the HOTU FS2 page].
  
== Freespacezone ==
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HOTU has always been a reliable way of getting FS2. This version is missing the original cut-scene videos (which is no loss to you if you are using FS2 Open), and it uses a no-CD patched version.
  
The [http://www.freespacezone.com Freespace Zone] has .bin images of all three CDs of ''FreeSpace 2'' and the two CDs of ''Descent: FreeSpace'', archived in RAR format. The ''Silent Threat'' add-on is also available as separate CD image download. The .cue files are now also included. Please note that you might experience problems when attempting to download the files, this is most probably due to the site and its' mirror being updated.
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You have the option of downloading files from HOTU using BitTorrent. For more information, see the <u>[[Getting FreeSpace#BitTorrent| BitTorrent Section]]</u> on this page.
  
== Nukelol ==
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'''NOTE:''' This version is already updated to final retail version (1.2).
  
You can find the disc images of FreeSpace 2, Descent: FreeSpace, and the Silent Threat add-on at nukelol [http://www.nukelol.com/fs here].  The three FreeSpace 2 disc images are in .iso format for your convenience.
 
  
 
== BitTorrent ==
 
== BitTorrent ==
  
FreeSpace 2 is soon going to be made available via HLP's BitTorrent tracker. See the [[BitTorrent(Main)|main BitTorrent article]] for more information about this method of distribution.
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See the main <u>[[BitTorrent(Main)| BitTorrent Article]]</u> for information about using a BitTorrent client and how to get FreeSpace 2.
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The major advantage of getting FreeSpace in this manner is in lowering bandwidth costs. The more people you have sharing copies, the faster you can grab the torrent.
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'''NOTE:''' If you download the original *.iso files over BitTorrent, you will have to download and install the [http://www.pxo.net/files/fs21x-12.exe FS2 version 1.2 update].
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== Get it from a friend ==
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FreeSpace 2 actually has a clause in the license agreement that states that it's legal to give a copy of FreeSpace 2 to a friend, as long as it's for noncommercial use.
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Quote from the EULA:
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*"[...] You may make copies of the Software for your personal noncommercial use and to give to friends and acquaintances on a no cost noncommercial basis [...]"
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So be nice to anyone who has it, and then maybe they'll burn it for you.
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If you are really stuck, ask a forum member to burn a copy and mail it to you? You will then be their minion, but hey, FS2 is worth subservience.
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== Buy it ==
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There are still copies of FS2 floating around, but finding them is not always easy.
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So where could you grab a copy?
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* [http://search.ebay.com/FreeSpace-2 There are usually some up for sale on eBay].
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* A Bargain Bin.
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FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced in the United States for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse. FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, so you're more or less on your own (Sorry).
  
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Turey and [DW]-Hunter have created two installers for those who do not have the Retail version or are missing some VP or Cutscene files can use the [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,43905.0.html Freespace Online Installer].
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Note, Retail is a requirement to install freespace open and the freespace open installer doesn't include the retail files. You will never need the CDs to play retail with this installer, This installer includes Kazan's no-cd crack that doesn't have the problems that have been occurring in the HOTU crack.
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As an option you can download the Freespace Open Installer at the end of the retail installation. If you have retail and you just want the Freespace Online Installer you can goto the [http://www.fsoinstaller.com/downloads.html FSOInstaller site] or visit [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,42854.0.html Hard-light's forum post].
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This is probably the easiest way and most user friendly way to get freespace2 and freespace open.But if you wish to have the cds there are many other sites you can download them from, one of the most popular sites for the cds is one of Hunter's sites, [http://www.freespacezone.com FreespaceZone].
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== Get it from another source ==
 
== Get it from another source ==
 
 
There are other sources out there, that may have ISOs of the CDs, the VPs, etc.
 
There are other sources out there, that may have ISOs of the CDs, the VPs, etc.
 
You may find some info on this thread of the HLP forums : [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.msg896412.html#msg896412 here] or [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.0.html here].
 
You may find some info on this thread of the HLP forums : [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.msg896412.html#msg896412 here] or [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.0.html here].
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Revision as of 18:58, 12 April 2007

There are several different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2.


FreeSpace Open Installer

An installer has been created by Turey to make the process of installing FS2 and FS2 Open a real cinch. This is the easiest way to get all the files you will need in one shot.

The community members hosting these files need to pay for all of the bandwidth that gets used, so please don't download ten copies on ten different computers. Please download it once, then burn the FreeSpace folder onto DVD / CD-R's and transfer it.

See the following article on obtaining and using the FreeSpace Open Installer.


The Home of the Underdogs (HOTU)

HOTU has a copy of FS2 available for download. Follow this link to get to the HOTU FS2 page.

HOTU has always been a reliable way of getting FS2. This version is missing the original cut-scene videos (which is no loss to you if you are using FS2 Open), and it uses a no-CD patched version.

You have the option of downloading files from HOTU using BitTorrent. For more information, see the BitTorrent Section on this page.

NOTE: This version is already updated to final retail version (1.2).


BitTorrent

See the main BitTorrent Article for information about using a BitTorrent client and how to get FreeSpace 2.

The major advantage of getting FreeSpace in this manner is in lowering bandwidth costs. The more people you have sharing copies, the faster you can grab the torrent.

NOTE: If you download the original *.iso files over BitTorrent, you will have to download and install the FS2 version 1.2 update.


Get it from a friend

FreeSpace 2 actually has a clause in the license agreement that states that it's legal to give a copy of FreeSpace 2 to a friend, as long as it's for noncommercial use.

Quote from the EULA:

  • "[...] You may make copies of the Software for your personal noncommercial use and to give to friends and acquaintances on a no cost noncommercial basis [...]"

So be nice to anyone who has it, and then maybe they'll burn it for you.

If you are really stuck, ask a forum member to burn a copy and mail it to you? You will then be their minion, but hey, FS2 is worth subservience.


Buy it

There are still copies of FS2 floating around, but finding them is not always easy.

So where could you grab a copy?

FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced in the United States for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse. FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, so you're more or less on your own (Sorry).