Instructions for installing Windows software on Linux with PlayOnLinux

PlayOnLinux provides a "point and click" interface ( point and click ) to automatically install and edit software on Linux.It is like a package manager but for Windows games and other applications on Linux.

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We have mentioned using Wine to run Windows software on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions before.PlayOnLinux automates the complicated installation process when using Wind for the applications it supports. The tool provides a list of applications that users can install and automate every installation process as much as possible.

Setting

PlayOnLinux is in Ubuntu's software database, so users can download it from the Ubuntu Software Center or install it using the following command:

sudo apt-get install playonlinux

If you want the latest version, download it from the PlayOnLinux website. Find the .deb file for Ubuntu and double-click it to start installing.

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If you want to update the latest version regularly, run 4 commands on the image to add the PlayOnLinux software database to the system. New versions of PlayOnLinux will appear in the Ubuntu update manager.

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PlayOnLinux uses Wine as a support program. Installing PlayOnLinux is also synonymous with installing Wine and some other required software on the system.

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Begin

After completing the installation process, we will see PlayOnLinux in the application menu.

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PlayOnLinux launches with a wizard to automatically download any required software, including Microsoft core fonts .

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Install apps

When finished, click the Install button on the toolbar or select Install from the File menu.

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Use the settings window to browse for available applications or search for applications using Search . Although there are many great alternative software for Windows software, games on Linux are still a weakness when compared to Windows.

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The game is not the only software directory provided. Users will also find Internet 6 and 7, Apple iTunes and Safari, Adobe Photoshop CS4 and Microsoft Office 2000, 2003 and 2007 in the list.

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Click the Install button after selecting an application and an installation window appears.

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Depending on the application you choose, PlayOnLinux can automatically download the program installer, suggest that you download and browse for the installation file or suggest the program CD or DVD to the computer drive.

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Launch and manage applications

After the Windows application is installed, you will see them in the main PlayOnLinux window. You can launch them from the PlayOnLinux window or from the shortcut icons ( shortcuts ) on your desktop .

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Use the Remove or Shortcut buttons on the toolbar to remove applications or create new shortcuts.

Wine versions

Some applications only work on a separate Wine version. PlayOnLinux automatically downloads and installs the appropriate version of Wine for each application.

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View installed Wine versions with the Wine Versions Manager option under the tools menu.

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Other features

Click the Configure button to easily perform common configuration operations.

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PlayOnLinux also has a few plugins . Capture plugin for users to record video on the display, PlayOnLinux Vault helps to save and restore installed applications and Wine Look plugin to change the Windows application ( theme ) background.

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Using PlayOnLinux is much more convenient than Wine because the software supports the maximum installation process for users. However, when the desired application does not appear in PlayOnLinux , users still have to install Wine on their own .