On Monday 18 November 2002 00:37, you wrote:
Greg / Mark,
So, in short, I would like to be able to create a development environment that would allow me to produce applications on a Linux platform using the skills that I already have (or with as little of a learning curve as possible) while still being able to maintain and develop code geared towards a Microsoft platform.
you can use winemaker to develop windows programms under linux. headers and stuff in winemaker should be the same as in windows. so it should look familiar.
Additionally, I would
really like to NOT spend a butt load of money purchasing additional software for my new Linux box since most of my decisions will be based out of pure ignorance. Not that I want something for nothing, but I would like to be able to make knowledgeable decisions before I do invest any real money.
you should not need any additional software. linux offers many development tools ( compiler, debugger etc ) out of the box.
Which brings me to my next question...
I have been able to successfully install and run some basic Windows specific applications (Trillian, WinZip, etc.), but I've run into some strange issues when trying to install things like IE (any version) or Office 2000.
Office 2000 and internet exporer still have many bugs under wine.
but i know codeweavers sells crossoffice. this is an version of wine ( costs $ 54,95.- ) with office improvement. it is able to run microsoft office / internet explorer and a few other apps almost flawless, i guess this would be your best bet for now. checkout www.codewavers.com for more info.
Is there a list of applications that people have successfully installed and how they did it?
i believe dimi is currently working on something like that. but it is not yet ready ( scheduled for wine 0.8 ?? )
Anyway, that's enough babbling for now. Sorry for being so long-winded. I just figure, the more info, the better... on both of our parts.
no prob
Any info, advice, ramblings, frustrations, or humorous remarks are welcome. Thanx, in advance.
hope this is enough information. if you want to know more, feel free to ask.
Mark Hannessen