.exe in Ubuntu

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taylor28
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.exe in Ubuntu

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I have installed Ubuntu in my pc but I can't find an applicable software to install inside .exe is useless its not working. I have look for many times in the web for driver but its all in .exe format where can I find any software that can be applicable in Ubuntu? :cry:
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Well .exe will definately won't work..unless you're doing something sick. Maybe if you share a bit more. What you're trying to achive/install etc.
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You could look at wine, maybe. Some windows programs run ok under wine.
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If you must run a *.exe, WINE is going to be your only option aside from a virtual machine.

If you must access information from inside a *.exe, you can try cabextract.

Otherwise, try finding an alternative software in your package manager. In Ubuntu, try either Adept Manager or Synaptic.

For more specific details, you'll need to give us what distribution you're on, and exactly what you're trying to do.

Remember, *.exe is a WINDOWS executable, and is generally useless for Linux.

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Oh I see so .exe is only for Windows. So I will look for wine. Thanks for the help. :D
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Why not use the applicaiton installer to install the "applicaable" software? Running WIndows software on your Ubuntu is going to be a PITA -- at least it was for me when I tried.
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PCSpectra wrote:Why not use the applicaiton installer to install the "applicaable" software? Running WIndows software on your Ubuntu is going to be a PITA -- at least it was for me when I tried.
Well I wanted to try new things. Lets just say I'm not contented with what I have now more hard more challenge more excitement. :D
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If trying to run Windows executables in Linux is something you find exciting I think you have bigger problems than the fact they won't work. :twisted:
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Yeah now i know it is impossible. I've been a hard time with the compatibility in Linux.
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I just use Linux and Open software, and I haven't had any compatibility problems. Even .docx can be read by OOo. GIMP and Inkscape RULE. And there is some software that's just awesome; Ghemical, MyPaint anyone? Sure, there are some softwares you may need, but I've found though that for most, there is a Linux equivalent that is built in to the OS and is fully supported, updated, and works with a simple click of a check mark in the package manager.
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omniuni wrote:I just use Linux and Open software, and I haven't had any compatibility problems. Even .docx can be read by OOo. GIMP and Inkscape RULE. And there is some software that's just awesome; Ghemical, MyPaint anyone? Sure, there are some softwares you may need, but I've found though that for most, there is a Linux equivalent that is built in to the OS and is fully supported, updated, and works with a simple click of a check mark in the package manager.
Wow good for you.
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