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  1. 03-03-2009 #1
    Urjita
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    Windows Games in Linux?

    Hey Guys!
    I have a dual boot of Ubuntu 8.10 with Windows Vista. It is common for virus issues and spyware problems to hit windows. It seems to be a breeding platforms for viruses... lolz. I'm a gamer, and play a lot of HD games on my computer. so what i need to do to Run the HD windows games on my Ubuntu!?
    Any help?
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  2. 03-03-2009 #2
    MrChris-
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    Re: Windows Games in Linux?

    Hey there!
    Try wine, its a free windows compatibility layer software which runs windows softwares in Linux as those run in Windows...
    All the best...!
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  3. 03-03-2009 #3
    Mario2
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    Re: Windows Games in Linux?

    hey there!
    Wine, as well as the commercial/proprietary forks CrossOver and Cedega offer compatibility layers for Windows games. But the difference is Wine is free and CrossOver and Cedega are proprietary softwares...
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  4. 03-03-2009 #4
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    Re: Windows Games in Linux?

    Hey all...!
    For more details and tutorial on wine refer these threads :
    Wine Installation on Ubuntu 8.10
    Tweak Wine's Theme in Ubuntu 8.10
    Install High-End Windows Games in Linux
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