Due to it's architecture, it's much more likely to work than WINE. So far I've yet to encounter apps from windows that don't work in the win4lin environment. I've a client working a small business running win4lin thin client to their desktops using MYOB, MS Access, Evolution and Mozilla all on the same desktop (sort of - MS Access and MYOB are running under win4lin).
The caveats with win4lin are:
- Doesn't work with NT/XP or Win2K. Works best with win98.
- Not good at more advanced directX video stuff (eg most windows games).
- It costs money. Also you need legit copies of windows to make it all happen.
On the big upsides:
It's more stable than windows!
'Rebooting' is just a re-click on the 'Doze' icon on your linux desktop.
You can install multiple copies on your server for all of your users (server edition). Provided you have windows licenses of course.
HTH
Stu
Disclosure: I do sell this product occasionally. Colour my comments as you see fit.
Andar Broment wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike MacCana" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Matthew Palmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [SLUG] Experience with emulators.
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003, Matthew Palmer wrote:they
On Mon, Aug 11, 2003 at 04:28:39PM +1000, Bill Bennett wrote:
So, my question is: would it be possible to run CorelDraw forSomeone may have had direct experience with CorelDraw under WINE, so
Windows through an emulator?
becan give you a direct answer. Otherwise, the answer is going to have to
it"suck it and see", where you install WINE and CorelDraw on top and try
out and see if it works. That way, the next person who asks on the SLUG
list can get an expert opinion (yours).
Bill may also find the trial version of Codeweavers Crossover Office (a Wine derivative used for running MS Office and various other Windows apps) worth a try too.
www.codeweavers.com
Mike
I'm amazed noone's mentioned VMWare. Basically, you can actually run windows ITSELF in linux. as well as linux in windows. or OS2 in linux in win95 in Win98 in NT4 in XP, if you so prefer. XD
www.vmware.com
Muskie
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