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Ask About Running Windows Software in Linux

Posted by Roblimo on from the bridge-over-troubled-waters dept.

There have been recent reports about programs from Israel, Canada, and The Philippines that let you run Windows software in Linux. Are they really new? Can they succeed? Is this whole effort worth the time and trouble going into it? CodeWeavers CEO and Wine maven Jeremy White ought to know, since he's been working to bring Windows software to Linux users for many years -- with quite a bit of success. We'll forward 10 - 12 of the highest moderated questions posted here to Jeremy, and run his answers as soon as we get them back.

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  1. Interviewing by CatGrep · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    When you interview a candidate for an open position you should ask them if they know how to run Windows software under Linux.

    When you are being interviewed, ask if you can run the required Windows software under Linux.

  2. Re:Project David by One+Louder · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    You're not One of Them, but you're obviously wearing blinders.
    Ahh, first the obligatory "fellow traveler" accusation, now the "blinders" accusation.

    It's amazing how pathetically little it takes for McCarthyism to raise its head. Well, Mr Crangle, don't worry - at four o'clock in the afternoon... every evil man and woman will be exactly two feet tall.