Running Windows Apps in Linux Using Wine

Wine & related software provides an alternative to a virtual machine if you need to run Windows software in Linux. This video provides a practical introduction to Wine, as well as discussing Winetricks, Crossover, Bottles, PlayOnLinux, Lutris and Proton, and application compatibility.

Related websites are as follows:

WINE: https://www.winehq.org/

Winetricks: https://github.com/Winetricks/winetricks

Bottles: https://usebottles.com/

CrossOver: https://www.codeweavers.com/crossover...

PlayOnLinux: https://www.playonlinux.com/en/

Lutris: https://lutris.net/

ProtonDB: https://www.protondb.com/

If you are interested in migrating to Linux, I have a beginner’s guide here:    • Switching to Linux: A Beginner’s Guide  

And my most recent video on setting up a virtual machine in Linux is here:    • Running Windows in Linux: A VirtualBox Guide  

All of my Linux distro reviews and tutorials can be found on this page: https://explainingcomputers.com/linux...

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
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And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel:    / @christopherbarnatt  

Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
01:48 Getting Wine
06:07 Using Wine
11:56 Compatibility

17:27 A Useful Tool

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