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== What are the system requirements for your software, and what do people need to know about getting it set up and running? ==
== What are the system requirements for your software, and what do people need to know about getting it set up and running? ==


Stendhal is written in Java and will run on any system support Java, including Microsoft Windows and Linux. If you already have Java, playing Stendhal is as simple as clicking on the [http://arianne.sourceforge.net/jws/stendhal.jnlp Stendhal Webstart] link.
Stendhal is written in Java and will run on any system supporting Java, including Microsoft Windows and Linux. If you already have Java, playing Stendhal is as simple as clicking on the [http://arianne.sourceforge.net/jws/stendhal.jnlp Stendhal Webstart] link.


The Stendhal Server needs a MySQL database which is provided by many Linux distribution and part of many Server Hosting arrangements. It can be easily installed on Microsoft Windows, too.
The Stendhal Server needs a MySQL database which is provided by many Linux distribution and part of many Server Hosting arrangements. It can be easily installed on Microsoft Windows, too.
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== Why do you think your project has been so well received? ==
== Why do you think your project has been so well received? ==


I believe this is partly to the fact that Stendhal is completely free: Client, Server, Graphics, everything. One the one hand it does mean that there are no hidden costs, no subscription fees. On the other hand it means that it is very easy to contribute. A number of companies have released GPL versions of their clients. But the most fun, of course, is contributing to the heart of the software, the server side.
We believe this is partly because Stendhal is completely free: Client, Server, Graphics, everything. On the one hand it does mean that there are no hidden costs, no subscription fees. On the other hand it means that it is very easy to contribute. A number of companies have released GPL versions of their clients. But the most fun, of course, is contributing to the heart of the software, the server side.


We strongly believe in "[http://catb.org/esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/cathedral-bazaar/ar01s04.html Release early, release often]". So contributors can see the fruits of their work quickly. And players see the progress we make in extending the world.
We strongly believe in "[http://catb.org/esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/cathedral-bazaar/ar01s04.html Release early, release often]". So contributors can see the fruits of their work quickly. And players see the progress we make in extending the world.
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