[NTLUG:Discuss] Kids games [Windows based] on Linux

[Kevin Hulse]

Quoting "David Simmons, PE" <dsimmons at powersmiths.com>:

> On Fri, 2005-02-11 at 16:51 -0600, Chris Cox wrote:
> > but obviously works with VMware, as
> > well as most any other non-3D game... a lot of DirectX works with VMware,
>
> I remember that you mentioned this last LinuxFest...so was hoping you'd
> answer - was wondering anyone's experience with Win4Lin....considering
> that is uses the 'full files' and you need to install a licensed
> copy...AND considering they just announced a $30 home version:
>
> http://linuxpr.com/releases/7530.html

     Win4Lin only supports Windows 95 variants. If you want to run NT/XP,
then you are out of luck.

>
> it seems like a MUCH better solution than running a dual-boot box?

     Without the ability to run Win2K or XP, vmware sounds like a much better
option. Plus, the Netraverse site doesn't address games and game-like software.

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