how to run .exe files
 

I just downloaded linux ubuntu, and I've been having trouble running some of my windows games on the machine. I know that linux cannot "process" .exe files, but I heard there is a program called WINE to somehow run those files. Problem is, Whenever I try to put in a CD, the computer still recognize any of the files inside. Can anybody help me on this matter?

Welcome to LQ!!

First, have you installed Ubuntu, or are you running from the CD?

You will need to install WINE---which should be available in your package manager. But--especially for games--I would suggest looking at CrossOver -- http://codeweavers.com
CrossOver is the commercial version of WINE---with a nice GUI + support. They have a free trial period.

To install wine simply as administrator of course. After that's installed simply wine <name_of_executable> and your windows binaries should run like champs. Although, as with all things wine, YMMV.

Regards,

Alunduil

It's also recommended that you install the program you would like to use with wine (eg. run the installer.exe) and let it install itself to the wine fake c:\ drive. Programs installed this way usually work better with wine and as an added bonus you get easier access to the program from the applications > wine menu.