Linux: Microsoft programs using WINE?

C4C

C4C

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Hello there fellow Linux users..

Though I'm only 5 hours into my Linux life and still debating on whether to wipe my HDD clean of Windows 8, I like to ask a question most new Linux users probably have.

I'm running Linux off a 64gb flash drive, and so far my laptop is running better than Windows 8 ever ran on it. My problem is, I use a lot of windows programs and was wonder if any of you knew how to get the maximum potential out of Ubuntu 13.10..

I've heard of WINE but I haven't done any research on it. Does it enable MS programs?

Though I don't think it's needed, system specs are in my signature as the current laptop.

Thanks in advanced :)
 
Why not go back to Windows 7 like your laptop came with? (You mentioned it did in another thread). You could always dual boot Windows 7 and Ubuntu if you wanted.
 
I haven't been able to find an ISO on the internet.. I have the serial.. Will do some looking after math hehe.. I tend to get distracted but I have a test today..
 
What programs are you missing? Depending on the application there might be a good alternative Linux application.

Wine is good for some stuff. I use it for packet tracer, Netflix and Office 2010 on my Ubuntu system. It works reasonably well, but there are definitely bugs and crashes. If you want to see what others have found you can check http://www.winehq.org/ for compatibility ratings and how-to guides on installing software.

Tools like Play On Linux are good tools for those applications that need a different version installed in a new "bottle" for use with another application.

Windows 7 would be the best for stable operation of those programs, but if you can get it to work in Ubuntu with Wine you might as well if you like Ubuntu better.
 
For the sake of convenience, you have a serial for 7, may as well install that. Just save you so much time and hassle if you can't get stuff to work on Linux.

If recommend using VirtualBox or something similar to emulate Linux inside of 7 if you want to still play around with Linux. Much less hassle than setting up a dual-boot.
 
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