How can I run windows apps on Linux?

gardz · 02-02-2006, 05:33 PM

helo everybody,

I am newly user of Linux SUSE, i have an application that compatible with Windows based system and i tried to install it in linux system but i don't know what tools im going to use to run this application.

Is there posibilty to run my windows based application to Linux System? If there is, Can you help me?

Please I need some information regarding with this problem.

Gardz........

XavierP · 02-02-2006, 05:42 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-Newbie and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

pixellany · 02-02-2006, 06:05 PM

In general, a Windows application is not going to run on Linux.

You can try wine--or the commercial version: CrossOver Office (Codeweavers)

What is the app?
Have you checked to see if it is available for Linux?
Have you checked what the Linux equivalents might be?