About "Lindows" and Space Empires IV...

[Ack]

I've not used either myself. I typically stick to Windows, Unix, or AIX depending on what I'm working on.

I believe Lindows in a Linux equivalent to Windows. This gives the easy functionality of windows in a cleaner, more reliable Linux environment. Windows really is a bloated memory hog with REALLY poor security.

I'd check the game requirements from Shrapnel. If they don't support it, then you are probably out of luck.