How to install Safari on Linux

When you consider the major web browsers, it is very likely that Apple's Safari has features that meet your needs. However, despite its popularity, Safari has never been officially released for Linux - which is especially strange considering that both macOS and Linux have a relationship with UNIX.

If you are a Linux user or a web developer and need to provide support for the Safari browser, the good news is that there are several ways to run Safari on Linux. Although you will be limited in Safari 5, this version still has everything you need to surf the web.

Install Safari on Linux with WINE

There are two potential workarounds to install Safari on Linux: Use yourself WINE or WINE in combination with PlayOnLinux (provide graphical user interface (UI) for WINE).

In addition, you can use WINE and PlayOnLinux to install many other Windows applications besides Safari, so after completing this tutorial, you will also have easy access to other applications that are not running. on Linux.

How to install WINE

WINE is one of the most famous Linux packages and is found in most package managers / software centers. In Ubuntu (or Ubuntu-based distribution), you can install WINE using the command (for 32-bit computers):

 sudo apt install wine32 

Or (for 64-bit computers):

 sudo apt install wine64 

One thing to note is that the WINE version in Ubuntu is quite outdated. If you want the latest stable version of WINE, do the following:

1. Add WINE key.

 wget -nc https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/winehq.key sudo apt-key add winehq.key 

2. Add the archive.

 sudo apt-add-repository 'deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubuntu/ eoan main' 

The above command is for Ubuntu 19.10 (eoan). If you are using a version other than Ubuntu 19.10, change the name accordingly (such as 'bionic', 'xenial', etc.)

3. System updates.

 sudo apt update 

4. Finally, install the stable version of WINE.

 sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable 

WINE is now installed.

Install Safari with WINE

Before downloading Safari, open a Terminal window and run the following commands:

 mkdir -p ~/build/safari cd ~/build/safari 

You can now download Safari, using the wget command:

 wget http://appldnld.apple.com/Safari5/041-5487.20120509.INU8B/SafariSetup.exe 

After the download is complete, you can launch Safari Setup with the following command:

 wine SafariSetup.exe 

At this time, you may be prompted to download some additional software, such as Mono or Gecko. If prompted, click Install and wait for the packages to download.

When you have all the necessary software support, Safari Installer will automatically launch.

Once you have completed the standard Safari setup, the web browser will be installed and you can start using Safari on Linux!

Install Safari with PlayOnLinux

WINE is not the most user-friendly software, so you may want to consider installing PlayOnLinux, which provides a graphical user interface for basic WINE code.

To install PlayOnLinux, use the following command:

 sudo apt install playonlinux 

You can now find PlayOnLinux in the Applications menu .

In the PlayOnLinux window, select Install a program .

Enter Safari in the search bar.

When the web browser appears, select it and click Install. Read the Disclaimer section and if you accept, click Next (2 times). Safari will now be downloaded to your computer.