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I'm always curious with releases of Wine about specifically what new software can be run that couldn't be run with the previous version(s). It's been a long ti
by mdip 11y ago
I'm always curious with releases of Wine about specifically what new software can be run that couldn't be run with the previous version(s).
It's been a long time since I've done anything with Wine, but I'm pleased to see that they have a rather comprehensive wiki/application compatibility database at https://appdb.winehq.org/ https://appdb.winehq.org/ that includes detailed instructions for getting things running. The last time I had a need for Wine, I ended up buying Crossover Office after nearly causing myself a bald spot trying to get an application working[1]. It's nice to see such a comprehensive source of help for those of us who are unfamiliar with the ins and outs of Wine.
[1] IIRC, the setup file was not possible to "just run", whereas Crossover gave me a "point it at the CD and launch the wizard" approach, though at a $60 cost. I'm not against spending the money, especially since they are actively involved in contributing to the success of Wine, but it's nice that it's looking like the product is becoming a lot less necessary for newbs like me. I guess I'll see how far the mileage goes when I get Ubuntu going on the laptop I'm currently loading.