How to run windows programs on Linux (.exe)?

[shekkieface]

I have .exe extentions that I would like to use on my linux system. How would I be able to make it where I can run this?

[cra1g321]

You need to install a program called "Wine" using the software manager or synaptic package manager. Wine is capable of running some (not all) windows programs on linux, i use it for when i need to use Office 2003. heres a link to a page on its site where you can search for windows programs and see if it runs the program or not.
http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.p ... nding=true

[phd7]

or you could install virtualbox where you create a fake hard disk within linux, install windows onto it as normal (windows thinks it is an empty hard drive), and run windows that way. doesnt support 3d graphics acceleration though.

[deleted]

vmware supports 3d rendering.
-Hinto

[piratesmack]

Virtualbox does 3D since v2.1 (At least the PUEL version, not sure about the open-source edition)

There's also Longene, a patch for the Linux kernel that adds Windows compatibility
http://www.longene.org/en/index.php

There are deb packages on the project's homepage if you want to try it out.
I stopped using it because it breaks SMP (multi-cpu/core support), but I'll be keeping my eye on it.

[deleted]

There's also Longene, a patch for the Linux kernel that adds Windows compatibility
http://www.longene.org/en/index.php

There are deb packages on the project's homepage if you want to try it out.
I stopped using it because it breaks SMP (multi-cpu/core support), but I'll be keeping my eye on it.

This is good info... I'll have to check it out.
-Hinto

[Pierre]

Guys - don't forget "CrossOver" from codeweavers.

http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxlinux/

I had some good results running various EXE files under this thing.


& yeah - it does cost some $$$, but so far, it's been worth it.
&& it's not that expensive, either.

[deleted]

I also noticed that Longene is 32 bit only. Bummer. But I'm also from the camp that thinks you can't get the job done with your chosen platform, then you've chosen the wrong platform. In my daily use (Java/Flex/C developer) I haven't found any program lacking in Linux (Besides Nokia PC Suite. I have to use a virtual machine for that one).
-Hinto

[dawgdoc]

Cedega will allow you to play PC games under linux, and it does cost. ( I have not used it.)

[Midnighter]

Install wine to run windows executables. Many are supported, but some will not work. Don't complain if they don't, be impressed at those that do, and the hard work of the people that work on wine.

What apps are you trying to run?

[deleted]

I really gave up on Wine, exported my Windows partition to a vmdk and run VMPlayer in Unity mode.
Really nice.
-Hinto

[Midnighter]

I really gave up on Wine, exported my Windows partition to a vmdk and run VMPlayer in Unity mode.
Really nice.
-Hinto

Perhaps, but unless you feel like the overhead of running 2 OS's simultaneously, WINE proves a better choice for those apps it does support. All depends on your needs really.

[deleted]

Not much overhead on a Quad core/6gig ram box;)
CPUs and RAM are dirt cheap compared to the cost of frustration trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
On an XP VM, I can give 512-1 gig ram and XP is happy as a clam.
BTW.. in vmware just because I give 512-1 gig of ram doesn't mean it uses that much of the host ram at that time.
-Hinto

[Midnighter]

Not much overhead on a Quad core/6gig ram box;)
CPUs and RAM are dirt cheap compared to the cost of frustration trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
On an XP VM, I can give 512-1 gig ram and XP is happy as a clam.
BTW.. in vmware just because I give 512-1 gig of ram doesn't mean it uses that much of the host ram at that time.
-Hinto

Not everyone has quad-core dude.

Most of my machines are all single-core, only one of them is dual-core. So, I speak generally, but not everyone has quad-core, or newish stuff even. Might be cheap to you, but it all costs money.

[deleted]

No kidding... My point is any new computer, middle of the line, is more than capable of a host OS and a guest OS.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 1859_24912
Additionally, most chips for that last 3-4 years are 64 bit, and DDR2 ram (not DDR3) is really dirt cheap.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... 2847_12847
Moreover, I have a 6 year old Dell Optiplex, http://www.retrevo.com/s/Dell-740-Deskt ... 797/t/1-2/
That can run a 64 bit Mint host with an XP 64 VM (Unitly mode), with compiz turned on and use it to develop Java apps. BTW... I only have 4 gigs of RAM on it.
-Hinto

[deleted]

Just an update:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... u=B69-0221
...And things are getting cheaper;)
-H