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I tried running Windows apps on Linux with Wine, but virtualization is still better

I've been on a bit of a kick lately, trying to run Windows apps on Linux through novel solutions like WinApps and WinBoat. These tools rely on virtualization and FreeRDP to bring full Windows apps to ...
Linux Journal

Running Windows on Linux? Yes, It's Possible with Wine and Proton!

The Linux operating system is renowned for its stability, security, and open-source nature, making it a popular choice among software developers, IT professionals, and technology enthusiasts. However, ...
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Wine vs. Bottles vs. Proton: Which Is Best for Windows Apps on Linux?

Wine translates Windows system calls to make apps run on Linux, and is supported by a broad community. Bottles organizeWwine ...
Linux Journal

Wine 10.19 Released: Game Changing Support for Windows Reparse Points on Linux

If you use Linux and occasionally run Windows applications, whether via native Wine or through gaming layers like Proton, you’ll appreciate what just dropped in Wine 10.19. Released November 14 2025, ...
ZDNet

Yes, you can run Windows apps on Linux - here are my top 5 ways

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In the decades that I've been using Linux, I have not needed a single Windows app because Linux has all the software I require. However, I ...
Ars Technica

Wine 10.0 brings Arm Windows apps to Linux, still is not an emulator

The open source Wine project—sometimes stylized WINE, for Wine Is Not an Emulator—has become an important tool for companies and individuals who want to make Windows apps and games run on operating ...