WINE

[Vaughn Male]

On 10-06-14 11:43 PM, Leigh Honeywell wrote:
> On 10-06-15 12:15 AM, Vaughn Male wrote:
>    
>> Currently I would consider myself an intermediate level Ubuntu user in
>> all areas except for one.... WINE.
>>
>> It seems to be impossible to find a comprehensive guide to using WINE
>> for everyday purposes.
>>
>> I know about AppDB, but most of the time I want to try running something
>> in WINE I can't find anything helpful. Or if I do, it doesn't work.
>>
>> If there is an ebook or a site you can link me to that would be
>> absolutely perfect. I feel that if I can have a fairly in-depth
>> understanding of the program I will be able to figure out how to run
>> programs in WINE on my own, as opposed to following the guides like a
>> mindless drone.
>>
>> Thanks a lot for reading this and I look forward to your replies.
>>
>> P.S. Sorry if my punctuation, spelling, and grammar are poor in this
>> email. I'm sick and on a lot of Codeine. Typing is a lot harder than usual.
>>      
> The thing with WINE... it's a hard thing to be comprehensive about.
>
> My general technique for making it work is just installing potential
> dependencies with the winetricks script.  I also have a licensed copy of
> Crossover Office - it's worth the $40, and if you get the trial they
> will send you a discount code that brings it down to like $25.
>
> Some things work in Crossover, some work in WINE - again, hard to be
> comprehensive.
>
> I am a pretty advanced WINE user, but it's all come from banging my head
> against it.  If there are any specifics you've run into, maybe try
> asking them?
>
> -Leigh
>
>    
As of right now I can't think of any specifics, but as soon as I 
encounter another problem I'll be sure to ask. I've heard that Crossover 
has better support than WINE. Is this true?

-Vaughn