https://bugs.winehq.org/show_bug.cgi?id=44791
--- Comment #5 from John john_a_jones@hotmail.com --- As I said before: I'm very new to Linux. I have had disastrous results removing packages before. So when something works - I am going to stick with it. The package distribution seems to be working on my LINUX Mint system (Software Manager and Synaptic Package Manager). Anything outside of that arena is fraught with issues. Going to the referenced https://wiki.winehq.org/Ubuntu is a good example of my hesitation.
First statement: "If you have previously installed a Wine package from another repository, please remove it and any packages that depend on it (e.g., wine-mono, wine-gecko, winetricks) before attempting to install the WineHQ packages, as they may cause dependency conflicts." Give me a break!! I have NO IDEA what packages depend on WINE! ! ! You would think something would be provided???? I have NO IDEA what Unintended Consequences might occur if I remove packages. (Been burned real bad before doing just that!) I do have applications running perfectly, right now, under WINE. Do I want to expose those applications to whatever?? Don't think so.
Second statement: "If your system is 64 bit, enable 32 bit architecture (if you haven't already):" When directions ASSUME a higher level of experience than what I possess I automatically shut down. This instruction SHOULD explain HOW to determine the architecture as well as what to do to enable 32 bit... Just mind boggling the aloof attitude.
I believe the software is available for a 30 day free trial. ECW32.exe is EasyCAD (Evolution Computing) Contact is John Steen john.steen@cox.net (been working with him on this issue).
HOW CAN THE PACKAGE DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM DELIVER UNSUPPORTED PACKAGES??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????