[NTLUG:Discuss] Running Windows Apps in Linux...

[Steve Baker]

Tom Woody wrote:

> I have just a few windows apps that I use, Quicken, etc. and my games.

> 1) Are these 2 products different enough to coexist on the same machine?

I believe WineX is just an addition to Wine that includes a Direct-X
emulation library - so if you have WineX, you are actually running
Wine.

> 2) Will one of the two provide enough functionality of the other so
> only one is needed?

I think so - yes.

> Anyone have enough information/experience to provide any pros and cons
> to the 2 packages?

WineX is neither Free nor free.  :-(

Neither of them work for ALL applications - I would expect Quicken
to run OK - but your games will be a bit of a lottery.  Some won't
run - others will be too slow to play - others will work just fine,
others will be really hard to install and will need a lot of messing
around to get them to work.

IMHO: Use WINE and buy a GameCube or a PS-2 for games.
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