I thought some might enjoy this so I thought I'd put it out there:

File Name: tux_vs_bill.scr
File Size: 2.62 mb
Direct Download Link: http://host-a.net/jsmithlmsl/tux_vs_bill.scr
How to use this: Go to My Computer, drive C:, windows, system32, then paste it anywhere in there. Close all windows, right click on desktop, click properties, screensaver, select tux_vs_bill, enjoy!
About tux_vs_bill: This is a small screensaver I made one night just to see if I could do it (making my own screen saver). It starts with Bill Gates air dropping onto a pile of windows emblems. Next Tux, the Linux mascot, comes on screen and pulls out a bazooka. He then shoots flaming chickens at Bill at random h and v speeds until he gets a hit, which Tux then celebrates and walks off screen. Afterwards, flocks of flying toasters come in and swoop up what's left of Bill and it starts over from the beginning. Those who have seen it thought it was funny or cute, so I thought I'd post it.

Screen Shot:

Thanks and enjoy,

Josh // jsmithlmsl

okay good work.


Arylic

I like it, I don't think linux should've won though..

Will he just keep shooting till he hits him?

As of now, yes. Tux will keep shooting till he gets a hit. I may give Bill an attack in the future though to make it fair. Spare time is a scary thing...

Thanks,

Josh

So, have you ever actually even used Linux?

There is not words to describe how funny that is...
I'm putting that on bash.org

Between linux and windows, linux would be the US and windows would be Ethiopia.

Yes... Windows would be like Ethiopia... Not the United States of course (where it was developed)... but Ethiopia.... ?

Chicken: I have friends and family that run Linux. I run XP on my home machine because it's required for my 9 to 5er and it makes things a little easier with compatibility. Yes, I've used Linux. No, not everyday.

what did you do to make it? simple GML or some advance code(if simple GML I may make my own(not bill vs tux))

Rojo_Mann: This screensaver was made using mostly alarms (seriously, more alarms than I have ever used in a game before; then again, this plays more like a movie though, so the same results could have been achieved just as easy using timelines, but do to not knowing how long it would take for Tux to hit Bill, I figured alarms would be the correct route), one global variable to represent whether or not to shoot and some small character movement, sprite drawing, etc… It was all fairly simple GML. Timing was the thing that was tough to get right. Testing this was a hassle; I didn’t create a shortcut for myself to jump ahead past the actual “hit”. Making a screen saver is really simple.

1) Create your game/screensaver
2) Create an object, no sprite, and place it in the room
3) Within this object’s step event, you place a small code to check whether the mouse has been moved or a key has been pressed since the last step, which if true, you end the game
4) Export your game/screensaver to a .exe on your desktop
5) Right click on the game/screensaver and opt to rename it
6) Give it the same name that you had before, but instead of placing .exe at the end, you place .scr (windows will tell you that this may become unreadable, just click okay; it will be fine)
7) Place your new .scr anywhere in system32, which is located in My Computer, C: Drive, Windows, System32
8) Set it as your default screen saver using your desktop properties and enjoy

Give bill an attack, Make him throw wireless mouses at linux.

Yeah and make it random make either can win or lose

Win or lose.
Guess nobody cares about good typing on the internet.
so tehn i gess i shudnt.

It's okay. I'm in the OFCGI. Organization For Correcting Grammer on the Internet. We need a better internet world.

Back on topic, I agree, let bill attack, not just stand there like an idiot. Because he is not an idiot. He was my idol. I'm now too old to greatly respect only 1 person.

This was just a whim creation, but okay then. I'm in the process of moving right now so my home CPU is boxed at the moment, but we'll see if I can't flip a part 2 out with some humorous new attacks, as well as letting bill attack tux also here in a week or so. For now, thank you for your feedback and...... Speech regulation? Go OFCGI!

This is not a game maker creation...
oh nvm it is... but how did u make a screen saver w/ game maker?

How are you so sure? I've mad screensavers with GM before
EDIT:
Never mind, he realized his mistake.
And how to make a screensaver is mentioned above.

I think you should keep it the way it is. Linux > Windows.

And I'm on the OFCSI
You spelled grammar wrong.

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I do like Linux a lot. My jobs requires me to have Windows at work and home, therefor I roll XP (And for GM).

More like Windows > Linux. Go Microsoft! Hey wait, maybe you could add Apple in there! A 3-way battle!

QUOTE (Mr. Limbojello @ Jun 10 2008, 02:43 PM)

You spelled grammar wrong.

Holy ****! Of all things! Talking aout grammar and misspelling it. Ironic. Real ironic.

Talking "aout" grammar.... =P

Anyways. I agree, Bill needs to fight back. And a 3-way battle? O_o It'd be hard to program, but it'd be hilarious!

Make an apple fall from the sky, and have Bill take a bite out of it and chuck it at the Linux penguin.

i give up. who needs grammer on the net anyway?

Eh...i dunno bout that idea.

Well, I've got a couple of ideas on hand. First off, tux will fight by shouting SUDO commands and in the event of its death; a bunch of binary code will come out and carry off the remains. I think Bill should have to "okay" an attack every single time he DOES attack for in irony of vista. Mac... well, Mac may just pop out once in a while, point and laugh, arrogantly refuse to fight, then walk of screen. I’ve got a couple ideas I’m throwing around, but all in all, I think it will be a funny part 2.

cool.

Nice idea but that is true about vista it comes up with

Do you want to run this file then it pops up with the fire wall
Do you want to run this file

Or maybe, Bill gates can THROW an apple at linux!

That's what I'm saying! Come on, you have to incorporate Apple in it somehow! I guess it would be funny if one of the other mascots were to eat the apple.

What about BSD ? Unix ? React OS ? Menuet ? Kolibri OS ? DOS ?
Incorporate all those !

The post snatcher struck again!!! Thanks for leaving the topic open. (I must have missed something terrible in here if posts have been deleted...)

Not bad; not bad... I am definitely thinking humor for the 2nd edition. I can't wait to unpack my computer; I'm getting the GM itches and twitches. Any humorous ideas, post em' up! I'm always open to suggestion.

I love the dinosaur. It would be funny if DOS was represented by a straight big pixel, non aerodynamic character with terrible blocky animations... OR, if at the bottom of the screen, I put a grave and a "DOS" character could come up on to the surface, make a crappy command attack, then 6 feet back down he goes.

Yeah that sounds good but dont make it attack bill gates cause they made dos XD

True; I think it would be more for humor sake then anything. Perhaps ol' Billy should have a DOS attack? eh? eh?

XD yeah that would be awesome .