[Wine] Migrating corporate WinApps using Wine Question

Joris Huizer jorishuizer at planet.nl
Tue Apr 11 11:21:46 CDT 2006


nando wrote:
> Hello,
> I have finally decided to move my Windows apps to Linux.
> I have a question I hope someone can answer.
> 
> Do I create folders (anywhere) in Wine and place the app there
> or do I need to use the 'INSTALL' program that comes on the CD of the app.
> 
> I have read man pages, but I don't see it nor do I 'get-it' (yet)
> 
> My brain has become so 'windowized' that I cannot figure this out yet.
> I know you folks have a answer to unbrainwash me.
> -Thanks
> -Fernando
> 

Copying program files into wine may not work very well, because of the 
windows registry - try to install them under wine (that way the correct 
registry settings are stored by wine which increases chances the program 
will function properly)

HTH,

Joris



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