will any linux programs run old windows?

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ayyon2157

November 29, 2009, 11:28:52 PM
     I have been wanting to go to Linux, but have some old windows 95/ME programs which I wouldn't want to lose.  Will any of the Linux family run Windows?

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William H. Michaels

bigbearomaha

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November 30, 2009, 12:10:38 AM
A great many of the older Windows apps have been made to run in WINE.

My guess is there is about an 80% or greater success rate now in running apps for Win XP or before.

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David LaFerney

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November 30, 2009, 02:58:33 PM
You can always do a dual boot install to get your feet wet.  It's pretty easy.
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