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Old 12-14-2002, 11:59 PM   #1
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can i run an .exe file on linux?
 
Old 12-15-2002, 12:21 AM   #2
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Short answer, yes. Long answer, it takes a lot of work, usually isn't worth it because there is a better equivilent to the program that is native to linux, or even a ported version sometimes.

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Old 12-15-2002, 03:05 AM   #3
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If you need to run it, you need dosemu (for DOS programs) or wine (for Windows ones).
 
  


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