UNC Linux Users Group

[Brian Payst <brian_payst AT unc.edu>]

CrossOver Office is a derivative of WINE. It's a commercial product that 
if focused on getting a set of specific Windows applications to run 
under Linux. They will certify various apps and you can be more assured 
they will run correctly. For a list of applications see:

http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibility/browse/name

WINE is a larger project and can be a bit more daunting to work with. It 
aims to do more widespread compatibility.

For the gamers, there's also Cedega 
http://www.transgaming.com/products_linux.php

Brian

Jesse Aaron Safir wrote:
> Brian,
>
> What's the difference between CrossOver Office and WINE?
>
> > I will throw in a plug for CrossOver office. It is a very cool product
> > if you have to have it. For nothing else, it's fun to watch the MS
> > Office install do a "reboot" inside a window while the machine keeps
> > right on humming along.
> >
> > Cristobal Palmer wrote:
> > > On Thu, May 18, 2006 at 05:48:26PM -0400, Jesse Aaron Safir wrote:
> > > > Greg et al,
> > > >
> > > > How about WINE?  It appears that WINE is included in SuSE Linux 10.1 so
> > > > perhaps we don't need CrossOver Office if it's nearly the same thing?  Do
> > > > you know of any good documents or guides that are about getting started
> > > > with WINE?
> > > While there is documentation on how to get started with wine, it is not for
> > > the timid or weak, and it is hardly a complete solution, as it is always
> > > going to be behind the curve and there will always be plugins/extensions for
> > > MS Office that aren't compatible.
> > >
> > > What's wrong with OpenOffice.org? What do you need to do with MS Office that
> > > you can't do with a Linux-native app? If you _must_ use MS Office, you will
> > > currently need to purchase Codeweaver's product or perhaps simply run an MS
> > > OS under VMware or do a dual boot or...
> > >
> > > But again... what are you trying to do that there's not an Open Source app?
> > >
> > > -CMP
> > >
> > > > > http://en.opensuse.org/Using_Xgl_on_SUSE_Linux
> > > > >
> > > > > Steps your through the process. It is unclear to me if the i830 is
> > > > > supported. Best thing to do is try. The i845 is supported.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > gregory j pryzby
> > > > > technology specialist
> > > > > office: 703-880-4979
> > > > > gpryzby AT novell.com
> > > > >
> > > > > Novell, Inc.
> > > > > Software for the Open Enterprise
> > > > > http://www.novell.com/open
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > > > On Wed, May 17, 2006 at  7:49 PM, in message
> > > > > <Pine.WNT.4.63.0605171936010.2100@vgfqfwnfe40>, Jesse Aaron Safir
> > > > > <jesse_safir AT unc.edu> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Okay so I have SuSE Linux 10.1 from OpenSuSE.org but how do I get
> > > > > this Xgl
> > > > > > stuff working?  Will my ThinkPad R31 support it?  I've got an Intel
> > > > > i830
> > > > > > graphics card and it does say "Activate 3D Acceleration".  What else
> > > > > do I
> > > > > > need to do?
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Brian Payst, MS
Director of Technology & Systems Support
Division of Student Affairs
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
voice: (919) 962-1469 fax: (919) 962-5241