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Wine Runs Many Windows Programs on Linux
Normally, PC Rebellion only reviews software that’s suitable for the average computer user. But here is a topic worth keeping tabs on. It’s a very ambitious project that just may allow you keep your favorite Windows apps around as you make the switch to Linux. The open source project is called WINE, which stands for Wine Is Not an Emulator.
When installed on a Linux computer, WINE acts as a program loader that provides a Windows-close-enough environment to allow a program developed for the Windows OS to operate correctly under Linux. WINE can run hundreds of Windows apps, including dozens of high end games, but usually with a bit of coaxing. This is one of those topics for the Linux savvy crowd. So read on at your own risk. Read the rest of this entry »