How to run windows programs on linux

 

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Wine is a great way to run your favorite Windows programs on Linux, but if you don't want to mess with a program's settings to get it just right, free app PlayOnLinux has a bunch in its database that you can install with one click.

PlayOnLinux uses Wine to install these programs, so you aren't getting some half-assed emulation here—this is just a way to quickly and easily install your favorite apps from one simple menu. It has a ton of games, from Starcraft II to Portal to Mass Effect, plus other popular Windows apps like Microsoft Office. Essentially, it takes the technical, behind-the-scenes work and does it all for you, so you can get to using your apps. It'll even install the best version of Wine for each app, meaning you always get the best experience possible. Hit the link to check it out, and see the How-To Geek link for a more in-depth guide on what else it can do.

PlayOnLinux is a free download for Linux systems. It's available in the Ubuntu repositories, too, so you can just grab it right from the Ubuntu Software Center.

How to install it on Linux --Ubuntu disto

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install playonlinux
Open PlayOnLinux PlayOnLinux with its launcher.
Afterwards click Install, type type in any windows based program and then, click Install:

Install NFS MW
then follow instructions on screen.

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