Many people, when switching from Windows to Linux, are wondering whether it is possible to run the programs of the former on the latter. Yes, this is possible thanks to Wine. How to install and use it, we will consider.
general information
Before considering how to install Wine Linux, you need to know what it is. It should be noted that this is not an emulator, but a separate implementation of the Windows API. Thanks to this, the Linux project is unique and interesting for users of different systems.
Where can I run Wine? Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS and other Linux systems, as well as Mac OS X and FreeBSD - this is where this application interface can serve. True, many people are misled about the ease of transition between systems. So, they believe that it’s enough to decide on Wine how to install it, and then you can use various software that you are used to. But it’s not so simple. In order to work with Wine, you need to get acquainted with its features, as well as be aware that unstable work is still observed regarding many programs.
Install the program
Two main options are at our service:
- Use the repository. In this case, you do not need to do anything complicated. It is enough to give a command to install the program through the terminal and wait until this process is completed.
- Compile from source files. In this case, download documents from the official website and unzip them. We include support for OpenGL. Then we write the necessary assembly parameters in the line that starts with CONFARGS =. We get the dependencies and proceed to the assembly. We are waiting for this process to end.
The pluses of the first option include the fact that everything is already assembled, and you don’t need to strain, setting up the program. But there are also disadvantages: it will not be possible to apply a patch to improve the performance of any program. Also, some video cards may experience unstable operation.
Now let's talk about the second option. Its advantages include the possibility of applying patches, as well as getting stable operation with different video card drivers. But in this case, there are cons. So, the installation process will be relatively long (it depends on the power of the computer). There is also no menu, and everything has to be done through the console. Despite the complexity of the installation, experienced Linux users recommend using the second option because it produces a more efficient result.
Run the program
So, we have already figured out what Wine is, how to install this application interface. Now let's look at how to run programs designed for Windows.
Initially, you can find the test results for each specific application (with different system configurations) on specialized sites. There you can find recommendations for stable operation and much more. If the sites devoted to this topic have information about the quality of functioning or a simple program is installed, you can proceed to mount it on a computer. But if you need something serious and big, you need to turn to specialized literature. In general, to learn how to work well with Wine, how to install, to know a little.