Which Distribution

[Not Bman]

Simple question, might be dum but.....Why are most program in Windows not compatible with Linux, is it just because those companies don't make it for it, or?

 

[LordOfLA]

windows apps work on windows, linux apps work on linux. simple really

Linux has a totally differnt ABI to windows so you'd need a wrapper such as WINE - or a virutal machine app like VMWare.

Or easier still dual boot.

 

[Not Bman]

I know, but dual booting such a hassel, things should be LINUX lol....

what is WINE? links etc please

 

[LordOfLA]

www.google.com

 

[Not Bman]

shut it, i know I can use google, thought u'd be a faster resource.

 

[Not Bman]

Does this program have any problems, is it the best out of all of those kinds, etc etc?

 

[LordOfLA]

WINE is an awkward app. Really. If you are intending to use a windows application, use windows itself and dual boot.

 

[Not Bman]

That's what I was thinking, once I get my sick new computer. I'm just going to make this old one linux, and have the other one Windows. That should work out great.

Thanks for all the help!