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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. Run Windows Apps in Linux with Wine 1.0 No matter how easy Linux distributions make it for newcomers to install and use a free,… Read more 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