Monday, December 24, 2012

How to Install exe files in linux and its limitations

Linux doesn't support direct compatibility with exe files but 'WINE' provides limited compatibility to work as middle-ware.

How to install :-
Open 'Software Download Center' and search 'WINE' and install it.
WINE makes a virual file system of MS WINDOWS in Linux.

How to use WINE :-
Open exe files in wine. It will give you same installation windows as MS WINDOWS.
after installation, it will create link in start automatically.

Limitations of WINE :-
1). WINE doesn't get access of network(internet). So installation of download manager, chat software, antivirus, web-browser, server games are worthless.
2). Linux doesn't provides enough graphic memory to WINE. So Games Installation is also worthless.

So What For Wine ??????
1). Microsoft Office
2). Your favorite Dictionary
3). Photo editor
and more.... hit and try

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