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		mastrsushi on Nov 8, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: WinApps: Run Windows apps in Linux as if they were... What makes this better than Wine?

Xenograph on Nov 8, 2020 [–]

Wine is an (imperfect) emulation layer. This runs Windows apps inside a VM, thus avoiding potential compatibility issues that are common with Wine. Downside is that running a VM requires more system resources, of course.

OJFord on Nov 8, 2020 | [–]

Aren't you thinking of that other project, WIA(I)EL?

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