how to download WINE for linux?

Question

ive downloaded the version of wine i need but it says i have to configure the settings how do i do this? here are the exact instructions. where is the terminal and how do i do this

Next, you need to configure WINE to the options that we need. To do this, simply type in the terminal "winecfg". Follow these instructions:

-Choose the Windows XP option in the Applications tab.
-Select Autodetect in the Drivers tab.
-Check the ALSA Driver and uncheck the OSS Driver in the Audio tab.

Click OK. Your changes will be saved.

Answer 1

Based on the assumption you are working with Ubuntu



In most cases native open source alternatives are available and can be installed using the Ubuntu Software Center



Installing Software in Ubuntu

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware



If you want to run a specific Windows app. then WINE which is a Windows Compatability Layer is a possibility however this method should not be relied upon



Using Wine on Ubuntu

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wine



Here is a list of Windows apps. which will run on WINE

http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware

Wine Application Database (AppDB)

http://appdb.winehq.org/



A better solution would be to grab a copy of XP and install it on a virtual machine. I thoroughly recommend VirtualBox which is easy to use and incredibly versatile



VirtualBox is available in the Ubuntu Software Center as outlined earlier in my answer



Installing Windows XP as a virtual machine on VirtualBox

http://www.ghacks.net/2009/06/15/installing-a-windows-xp-as-a-virtual-machine-on-virtualbox/



XP performance on a virtual machine is quite acceptable based on allocating 1gb RAM and 128mb Graphics



Install VirtualBox Guest Additions as well which wll give you additional features



Install Guest Additions for a better VirtualBox experience

http://www.ghacks.net/2009/06/17/install-guest-additions-for-a-better-virtualbox-experience/



Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid



Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmic





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Answer 2

This depends on which distribution of Linux you're running. You can probably find a terminal application on your applications menu, under 'Accessories' or something similar. The terminal is a command line interface, and is how computers were controlled before things like desktops and windows were possible.



Once you open a terminal, it will just be a large textbox showing a cursor and perhaps your username at the start of the line. It's actually as simple as just typing "winecfg" into the box and pressing enter. At that point the wine configuration screen will appear, and you can follow the instructions you've written above.



Note that when you open a program like that using the terminal, you should usually not exit the terminal until the program has ended/been closed (otherwise the program will crash).



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Answer 3

Open software center or Synaptic and kind in iTune contained in the quest container and deploy the iTune server record. Linux has numerous information linked to iPod also. Wine only works with particular WIndow information, you may also favor to position in this methodology playon. All software is put in by both between the utilising administration courses I listed. i do not understand if this may sparkling up the issue or no longer because iTune isn't some ingredient that i exploit.

Answer 4

Look on the menu for xterm. That is the name most distributions and desktop use for the terminal. GNOME has the GNOME Terminal though so it is courteous to mention whether you are using Ubuntu which defaults to Gnome, Slackware which treat GNOME as anathema or something other.



Anyhow open a terminal and type winecfg



The rest of the directions should then become obvious.