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| − | There are several different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2. | + | There are a few different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2. |
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| | + | ==[https://www.gog.com/ Good Old Games] (GOG)== |
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| − | == FreeSpace Open Installer ==
| + | A new digital distribution service for classic games, including both FreeSpace titles, which launched in late 2008. GOG is selling [https://www.gog.com/game/freespace_2 FreeSpace 2] for $9.99 (USD) and the original [https://www.gog.com/game/freespace_expansion FreeSpace] for $9.99 with no digital rights management strings attached. Definitely the most highly-recommended means of obtaining the games at the present time. |
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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.
| + | ==Steam== |
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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>
| + | FreeSpace 2 was available on Steam in June 2014. |
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| − | See the following article on obtaining and using the <u>[[FreeSpace Open Installer]]</u>.
| + | ==Physical Copies== |
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| − | == The [http://www.the-underdogs.info Home of the Underdogs] (HOTU) ==
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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].
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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.
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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.
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| − | '''NOTE:''' This version is already updated to final retail version (1.2).
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| − | == BitTorrent ==
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| − | See the main <u>[[BitTorrent(Main)| BitTorrent Article]]</u> if you need information about getting a BitTorrent client and getting FS2.
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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. A link to a tracker is provided below for your convenience.
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| − | '''NOTE:''' If you download the original *.iso files, 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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| − | === BitTorrent Trackers ===
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| − | * [http://www.torrentspy.com/search.asp?query=freespace TorrentSpy - FreeSpace]
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| − | * <i>(need more)</i>
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| − | == eDonkey ==
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| − | While no longer as popular as BitTorrent, you can still grab FS2 ISO's using an ED2k client.
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| − | *Recommended Clients
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| − | **[http://www.amule.org aMule client] : (Linux/OSX/Windows)
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| − | **[http://www.emule-project.net eMule client] : (Windows)
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| − | Once you install the clients, you can either search for FS2, or use the direct links provided below:
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| − | '''NOTE:''' If you download the original *.iso files, 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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| − | === eD2k links ===
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| − | Complete CD Images (ISO) (You need to download all 3)
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| − | ed2k://|file|Freespace_2_(1999).CD1.ChAoScReW.ShareReactor.ISO|636616704|F19DE78F6E5AD57CAEADFDA3EAF3B779|/
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| − | ed2k://|file|Freespace_2_(1999).CD2.ChAoScReW.ShareReactor.ISO|713785344|8A1525FD0D785AF8C96F895AC07EB972|/
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| − | ed2k://|file|Freespace_2_(1999).CD3.ChAoScReW.ShareReactor.ISO|704397312|930DAA10548879847C60D6294373975A|/
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| − | == Get it from a friend ==
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| − | FreeSpace 2 actually has a clause in the license agreement stating that it is legal to give a copy of FS2 to a friend, and 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. | | 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? | | So where could you grab a copy? |
| − | * [http://search.ebay.com/FreeSpace-2 There are usually some up for sale on eBay]. | + | * [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XFreeSpace+2.TRS0&_nkw=FreeSpace+2&_sacat=0 There are usually some up for sale on eBay]. |
| | * A Bargain Bin. | | * 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. | + | FreeSpace 2 has not been mass-produced for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse if you need to buy locally. The original FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, but luckily for you you can play FS1 by getting the [[FreeSpace Port]], but you'll need FS2 set up first. |
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There are a few different ways of getting your hands on FreeSpace 2.
A new digital distribution service for classic games, including both FreeSpace titles, which launched in late 2008. GOG is selling FreeSpace 2 for $9.99 (USD) and the original FreeSpace for $9.99 with no digital rights management strings attached. Definitely the most highly-recommended means of obtaining the games at the present time.
Steam
FreeSpace 2 was available on Steam in June 2014.
Physical Copies
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 for several years, so checking places that sell used software is your only recourse if you need to buy locally. The original FreeSpace has been out-of-print (so to speak) for even longer, but luckily for you you can play FS1 by getting the FreeSpace Port, but you'll need FS2 set up first.
