Getting WINE to work on SuSE 9.1? (was: New to forum and Linux)

[sincky]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and to the world of Linux. I have been in the IT workforce for 14 years with Microsloth. I have a HUGE HATE ON for Microsoft. Although I have to support it at work, I don't have to at home. I've recently bought a copy of SUSE linux PRO 9.1. I have installed it no problem, but I would like to get some of my existing software to work. I have found a program called WINE, but have had no success getting it to work after installation. I'm not sure if that is the program for me or not. Can someone give me some advice on how to get my existing apps to work. I really like the Linux enviroment and I am looking forward to learning all the cools things you can do with Linux!


Thanks,
Sincky

[Hayl]

- most "Windows" software has a Linux equivalent, which you should use rather than trying to make Windows software work on Linux.

- what software are you trying to get working? we can't help you unless you say what it is.

- did you search our forum? there are MANY posts on how to get Wine to work... per our posting guidelines - please search for existing threads before posting new ones.

[hard candy]

And you should probably have a glass of wine before you tackle setting up wine. :)

http://linuxshop.ru/linuxbegin/win-lin-soft-en/table.shtml#42

is a list of Linux/Windows equivalents. Last updated last year but most programs are still around. Emulation is OK when you really need to run a Windows program but it is actually better to reboot to windows or use the linux equivalent. You just add another layer of complexity to your software and increase the chance of a bug/error/lockup happening. It is done successfully, like running MS Excel on linux, but there are simpler means for most needs.

[happybunny]

I use http://www.codeweavers.com/ to get alot of MS apps to run, like IE, MS Office, Media Player, and many more.

It is wine on steroids