Playable via Wine (Concept)

Playable via Wine

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Games related to this concept can be run and played from within a Linux-environment with little to no problems, using the Wine compatibility layer.

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The Wine compatibility layer is a Linux-package making it possible to play Windows games within the comfort of a Linux-system. While Wine can be a bit tricky to use for those new to Linux, it is the backbone of a few frontend programs, such as "play-on-linux" and Cedega, which handles everything from installation to running the game without the player ever having to consult a terminal.

Games run in wine with various levels of success. An example of a game that works almost flawlessly is World of Warcraft (Game), with players reporting better framerates within the "emulated" environment compared to a proper windows installation.

Also notable to gaming is that the Steam (Concept) platform works perfectly in modern versions of wine, allowing a variety of games to be installed (though games installed via steam are no more or less likely to function properly).

The [http:/appdb.winehq.com wine application database] holds information about most tested applications, often with good instructions on how to get a game working.

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