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i'd like to install a program in a specific folder that i will create on a linux server and create a shortcut on a windows machine to access the windows program. Is it possible? and how do i do it? pls help. thnx.
You could 'install' your Windows application on a shared Linux folder, no problem. But remember that typical Windows installers install dll ocx and other files into Windows system folders, create registry entries etc. So your program would only partly be installed on the Linux folder. Or you are talking about a portable application (portableapps.com) that would install just fine in a Linux shared folder.
What application are you trying to install btw? Knowing this would make it easier for us experts go answer your question.
What application are you trying to install btw? Knowing this would make it easier for us experts go answer your question.
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how do i install wine in a clearos linux environment? I tried ap-get install wine and it did not work. Thanks. It is a membership program.
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@shwelopo - Thanks and I was happy to offer assistance here.
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If you want an EXE on the Linux machine that a Windows machine will download and execute, put it in any accessible folder.
If you want the Windows program to run on the Linux machine, then you need to implement WINE for Linux which is a Windows Emulator. That will allow the program to run. A Windows machine should then be able to run the program.
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