So...I Installed Linux.

I gave up on getting Maple to run on Linux. The only legitimate way of doing it (i.e., you don't have to hack around HackShield or modify the programs) is to use a virtual machine. This worked fine (using VMWare) with GameGuard; I had to use crappy graphics settings but I was able to play, even go to Zakum, as well as I could on my old XP box which the VM was supposed to replace. However, when they moved to HackShield it became very unstable; HS watches the system clock very closely and when it changes in an unexpected way you will get booted for "speed hacking." I found no way around this and hauled the XP box back out of the closet.

BTW I do have to say, Ubuntu is nice for a starter distribution and it's usually a smooth installation with little trouble. I have moved on to Gentoo, but that's just because of several problems that would have caused me to have to rebuild half of my stuff, so I figured why not just go back to a compile-it-yourself distro? Welcome to the wonderful and wacky world of Linux, and I hope you enjoy your stay!