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Old 12-01-2008, 11:48 AM   #1
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running windows files on Linux

Debian sid
Which recommended package can run windows files ?
 
Old 12-01-2008, 11:59 AM   #2
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Terse answer for a terse question: wine.
 
Old 12-01-2008, 12:25 PM   #3
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Debian sid
Which recommended package can run windows files ?
i use VMware....
 
Old 12-01-2008, 12:46 PM   #4
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i use VMware....
VMWare does not run Windows applications---you would use it to install **Windows** on Linux. I don't think that is what OP wants.....

In addition to WINE, you might also want to try CrossOver. (http://codeweavers.com)
 
Old 12-01-2008, 12:59 PM   #5
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With a focus on windows games, i think Cedega can do it as well. ( based on winex, not free ). I've never try to install windows application this way.
 
Old 12-01-2008, 01:56 PM   #6
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i dont run games....but can run all windows apps under vmware...
 
Old 12-01-2008, 02:44 PM   #7
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i dont run games....but can run all windows apps under vmware...
Again---you mean you can run WINDOWS under VMWare---n'est-ce pas?
 
Old 12-01-2008, 04:34 PM   #8
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Again---you mean you can run WINDOWS under VMWare---n'est-ce pas?
after installing VMServe and CLient...you windows with VMWare running....then just install the programs you wish to use...of course it is a little more detailed than that...

suggest looking at www.vmware.com
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Old 12-01-2008, 04:51 PM   #9
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wine or CrossOver Office/Games
 
Old 12-02-2008, 02:12 AM   #10
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It never amazes me people want to run Windows programs on Linux...best OS would be to use Windows.
 
Old 12-02-2008, 04:59 AM   #11
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It never amazes me people want to run Windows programs on Linux
The OP didn't mention running Windows programs (it might have been what he meant, but it wasn't what he wrote): He mentioned Windows files.

This could certainly have been clearer but if what is meant is editing previously created Office documents, OpenOffice would be a good suggestion. But, by and large, linux is linux and you'll be happier as soon as you stop trying to make it behave like Windows.
 
Old 12-02-2008, 07:29 AM   #12
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Maybe he just needs alternative programs to replace those windows apps he thinks he still needs
 
Old 12-02-2008, 09:13 AM   #13
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It is a Windows files not the Windows itself , an exe files which cannot be opened by Openoffice.
Also I'm trying to convince my son (10years) to work with Linux but he cannot give up ICQ with its nice graphics (yes I know there are substitutes in Linux) so ...

BTW- is VMWARE free ?
 
Old 12-02-2008, 09:37 AM   #14
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It is a Windows files not the Windows itself , an exe files which cannot be opened by Openoffice.
Also I'm trying to convince my son (10years) to work with Linux but he cannot give up ICQ with its nice graphics (yes I know there are substitutes in Linux) so ...

BTW- is VMWARE free ?
there are free versions usually included in the repos' for your distro....but also available at the vmware site.\\

www.vmware.com
 
Old 12-02-2008, 11:20 AM   #15
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wow I didn't care for ICQ when I WAS running Windows.. the replacements out there imho, were actually better than ICQ,.
to each his own I guess..

vmware is free, and setup is pretty straightforward but heres a how-to anyway..
http://www.howtoforge.com/debian_etc...e_server_howto
 
  


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