So you want to run windows programs on Linux?

Posted by Scott_Ruecker on Mar 7, 2009 12:45 AM EDT
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It seems to be a big sticking point for windows users that they can't run their windows programs on Linux. They say they would use Linux if only they could run such and such windows program. Sounds to me like they wish to have their cake and eat it too. My point of view in this matter is quite simple. If you wish to run windows programs then use windows. If you wish to run Linux and windows programs then either use an emulator, wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator) or a virtual machine. If none of those solutions are suitable then stop thinking about using Linux. Stop complaining that you will use Linux if only it could run this program. Either use the operating system the program was designed for or use an alternative program designed for the operating system you wish to use.

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Go away. Linux wasn't meant for you. Shoo. dinotrac 47 2,661 Mar 11, 2009 9:57 PM

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