Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 5th May 2009 22:04 UTC
Many Linux users have experience with Wine, the application compatibility layer which allows some Windows programs to run on UNIX-like machines. During Ubuntu's Open Week event, Mark Shuttleworth was asked about Wine, and how important he believes it is for the success of Ubuntu.
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Member since:2007-09-23
I've used it for years. Why would I bother to waste money on a Windows license for 3 Windows apps when I use 30 OSS applications?
Cause you get a license with almost every computer you buy today. Most people have a license. I got one on my laptop. Never used it, though.
Member since:2006-09-03
Member since:2006-06-01
Hmm...
I never buy a complete set. I always choose the components I like, so every computer in my house is just perfect ... ehrmmmm.. well - for me it is ;-)
By using this approach I am never been forced to buy any OS with the equipment, so I really have a free choice. This is not for everyone tough...
I am only out of luck if I want to use a laptop. Fortunately in my country there is a very active (online) second hand market with surprisingly new and cheap laptops - without any OS (or a not longer "legal" OS that can be wiped out in seconds).
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2006-09-03
I've used it for years. Why would I bother to waste money on a Windows license for 3 Windows apps when I use 30 OSS applications?
Packaging Windows apps for deployment on Linux is a breeze too, as easy (or easier) than the same task in Windows.