Re: [SLE] Windoze envionment on Linux?

From: Mike McMullin (mwmcmlln_at_mnsi.net)
Date: 08/31/04

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    Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:47:38 -0400
    
    

    On Mon, 2004-08-30 at 21:04, John N. Alegre wrote:
    > Is WINE still the Windoze emulater of choice on Linux?
    >
    > Is it on the SuSE Pro 9.1 disks?

      1) Wine is an acronym for Wine Is Not an Emulator, it handles the API
    calls for 'doze programs.
      2) Yes it is on the disks.

    > Where can i find docs on set up, config, and installation of Windoze software.

      RTFM? ;) You could also Google for WineHQ.

    > About the only two things I need are an old version of Quicken 2000 to look at
    > some old Quicken ledgers and a current version of Microsoft Publisher.
    >
    > All comments welcome.

      have fun. :)

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