Wine: how to install this program?

Many people, when switching from Windows to Linux, are wondering whether it is possible to run the programs of the former on the latter. Yes, this is possible thanks to Wine. How to install and use it, we will consider.

general information

Where can I run Wine? Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS and other Linux systems, as well as Mac OS X and FreeBSD - this is where this application interface can serve. True, many people are misled about the ease of transition between systems. So, they believe that it’s enough to decide on Wine how to install it, and then you can use various software that you are used to. But it’s not so simple. In order to work with Wine, you need to get acquainted with its features, as well as be aware that unstable work is still observed regarding many programs.

Install the program

1. Use the repository. In this case, you do not need to do anything complicated. It is enough to give a command to install the program through the terminal and wait until this process is completed.
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Now let's talk about the second option. Its advantages include the possibility of applying patches, as well as getting stable operation with different video card drivers. But in this case, there are cons. So, the installation process will be relatively long (it depends on the power of the computer). There is also no menu, and everything has to be done through the console. Despite the complexity of the installation, experienced Linux users recommend using the second option because it produces a more efficient result.

Run the program

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