desktoplinux.com— The next time you think, "I'd love to move to Linux, but I need to run this one Windows program," you might find that you can have your cake and eat it, too, as long as you have it with Wine.
Mar 5, 2007View in Crawl 4
"The reasons to use Wine for iTunes is obvious, there is no Linux native implementation and (afaik) no alternative that lets you access iTunes store."I don't think any Linux user would ever want to purchase songs off iTunes music store...
I use that one Windows program for all my programs that don't work in Linux. Its less hassle for me. You should try it. Now if I could just find a way to keep those crappy Apple applications from sneaking on... (read: iTunes, Quicktime, etc)
Interestingly, AutoCAD is one of the few CAD programs that will simply not run on Linux. Anything from Ansys or ProE and various other companies have native Linux builds, and Matlab also has a native Linux build. AutoCAD won't run in Wine, but it barely runs in Windows either.
How to use WineStep 1) Select .exe fileStep 2) Double click .exe fileAnd before someone says... well that doesn't work with all programs, it works fine with IE6, Microsoft Office, WoW, Steam, and even Adobe Photoshop CS2.
I use a Turion (64-bit) proccessor and it works just fine, of course, I am not running 64-bit Linux. :)I used to though, and I highly recommend 32-bit Linux unless you have a server or something.
Exactly. Windows is a f'ing mess (and getting worse), but it has one thing going for it: Many fantastic apps and great games were written and optimized to run on that platform. If I can't have access to every one of those apps and games with a native level of performance (equivalent or better to Windows platform), I cannot make the switch, with no further discussion necessary.My ear is always to the ground. I believe the day will come, but it's still miles away.A big help will be, with thanks to all of the Linux pioneers (currently known as fanboys), when software makers begin redeveloping, recompiling, and selling these apps for Linux. Sure, there are alternatives, but I need the Real McCoy in many cases.
"I've been wanting to try it. I had issues installing Ubuntu"Dude, get Knoppix.Live-boot until you've got familiar with it, then install if you like it.
Only problem with starting out on a live CD is that it gives the false impression that Linux is slow. In reality a live CD is a lot slower than an installed version of the OS. I love Knoppix but I'm hesitant about telling people to try it for an idea of what it's like to use Linux.
mercurysquadMar 6, 2007
"The reasons to use Wine for iTunes is obvious, there is no Linux native implementation and (afaik) no alternative that lets you access iTunes store."I don't think any Linux user would ever want to purchase songs off iTunes music store...
rubeusesclairMar 6, 2007
I use that one Windows program for all my programs that don't work in Linux. Its less hassle for me. You should try it. Now if I could just find a way to keep those crappy Apple applications from sneaking on... (read: iTunes, Quicktime, etc)
sirhomerMar 6, 2007
Interestingly, AutoCAD is one of the few CAD programs that will simply not run on Linux. Anything from Ansys or ProE and various other companies have native Linux builds, and Matlab also has a native Linux build. AutoCAD won't run in Wine, but it barely runs in Windows either.
sirhomerMar 6, 2007
How to use WineStep 1) Select .exe fileStep 2) Double click .exe fileAnd before someone says... well that doesn't work with all programs, it works fine with IE6, Microsoft Office, WoW, Steam, and even Adobe Photoshop CS2.
nixfuMar 6, 2007
>but I can't get 3ds Max, Photoshop CS2 and Flash 8 working with WineThose all work in the commerical Crossover Office version of WINE.
sirhomerMar 6, 2007
I use a Turion (64-bit) proccessor and it works just fine, of course, I am not running 64-bit Linux. :)I used to though, and I highly recommend 32-bit Linux unless you have a server or something.
Closed AccountMar 7, 2007
Exactly. Windows is a f'ing mess (and getting worse), but it has one thing going for it: Many fantastic apps and great games were written and optimized to run on that platform. If I can't have access to every one of those apps and games with a native level of performance (equivalent or better to Windows platform), I cannot make the switch, with no further discussion necessary.My ear is always to the ground. I believe the day will come, but it's still miles away.A big help will be, with thanks to all of the Linux pioneers (currently known as fanboys), when software makers begin redeveloping, recompiling, and selling these apps for Linux. Sure, there are alternatives, but I need the Real McCoy in many cases.
wooteryMar 7, 2007
*Slap*Back where you came from, Stallman!
wooteryMar 7, 2007
"I've been wanting to try it. I had issues installing Ubuntu"Dude, get Knoppix.Live-boot until you've got familiar with it, then install if you like it.
brigadierMar 7, 2007
Only problem with starting out on a live CD is that it gives the false impression that Linux is slow. In reality a live CD is a lot slower than an installed version of the OS. I love Knoppix but I'm hesitant about telling people to try it for an idea of what it's like to use Linux.