Do Windows apps really work on Linux?

Can you REALLY run Windows apps on Linux with Bottles?
I put that to the test...

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[Melissalove]

I have always liked Windows and I don't want to change it. It's just that in the last few days I've had problems and I want to find a key to see if it improves things.

[robh]

I never had any luck running MS Office with Bottles or WINE.

[Joseph-xtqg]

Yes, please give us a video about how to set up Windows in Linux. I would especially love to know if there's a way to do it for free and to install it without any of the Windows spyware, or to at least minimize it

[jjflash]

I use Linux Mint as my Daily Driver. It does 90% of what I need it to do (Email, Web Browsing, Simple Docs, Picture Editing), and I'm not monitored and tracked by Microsoft. For my Work Needs, I have my Windows Laptop. Linux can be buggy, and isn't for everyone, especially people who rely heavily on Windows Apps.

[CTSFanSam]

I have found that if the Windows program needs the .NET framework, MS has made it impossible to install the .NET the app needs. On the otherhand, I have installed many Win programs on Linux Mint, using just Wine. I played with Bottles, and found it a pain. Linux Mint's message board has an install procedure for Wine and it worked great for me.

[chris-terrell-liveactive]

Yes please to a virtual environment video. Thanks for this one, useful to know.

[tonysheerness]

Over the years Wine was pushed to run windows apps on Linux but I never had much success. Some apps would sort of run but with some features not working, which was frustrating.

[reptoslicer]

This is why I'm still using Windows. Well, I'm using a custom version of Windows. It has worked fine for me, and I haven't encountered more problems than with the stock Windows.

@9:39 i really agree with this.

[jabezrbrain]

I would like to see that virtual Windows environment on Linux as well!

[erikferguson]

I tried Wine and did not like it because not only did the Windows program not work, but it would not fully uninstall and left a lot of junk behind. My solution is to install Windows in a virtual machine in Virtual Box. This way, you are actually running the program in Windows. The program in question was Adobe Photoshop Elements. No issues, because you are actually running Windows within Linux. I have grown accustomed to Krita so I really don't need to access the VM much anymore. Linux is Linux and Windows is Windows. Best to use the software as it is intended.

[mmichaels]

Linux Mint newb here. YES! Please show us how to do Win10 in Linux!

[yghhhhrffv]

If you switch to Linux and trying to use windows only apps on it, you are doing it wrong.

[Hamradiofromabalcony-fwxe]

Well I agree, it is not just a install your windows app and run it on Linux.
But why did you use the wine version of Steam and not the native Linux Steam.
Gaming on Linux especially on Steam is much easier when you use the native version of Steam.

[jimcabezola]

This Bottl thing looks simpler than trying to use WINE.
The only Windows programme that was "indispensable" to me was Microsoft Access. I took less than an hour to convert my Access files into something that worked under LibreOffice Base. It was actually a fun adventure to make the conversion which turned out to be very successful. The process was as close to playing a game as I ever get. 🤣🤣
This allowed me to throw out Windows entirely.
I'm not a gamer, so switching over to Linux all those years ago was not much of a challenge.
If I kept using Windows, I'm not certain if I would have been vulnerable to this week's CrowdStrike debacle, but I really feel for people who were impacted by this.
With all the malice out there on the internet, I just know MY time to scream and cry in my tiny Linux bubble is just around the corner... The best of luck to you. Aloha.

[davidnelson]

Nowadays, many software companies were forced to use subscription web.based apps. Checkbook no longer sell application, but ratter subscription to use web-based app. It does not matter anymore what OS you have got in your system

[lIII]

YES! I want to see a vid on running windows on linux SAFELY for newbs! You convinced me to switch to linux but I'm having issues like linux usb won't recognize a raid partitian? Ty! Your awesome!

[lee__]

Thumbed up and subscribed..I'm brand new to Linux mint would love a windows 10 in mint tutorial please as there are a few must have apps and games I would like to bring with me to mint

[brucemckenna]

Great video Liron. My only issue with Linux Mint is that I cannot use my Canon MP780 Printer or my Canon 5200 flatbed scanner. Seemingly Brother products are the only ones that come with drivers for Linux operating systems. Would Bottles allow me to use the Windows drivers for Canon in Linux Mint? Thank you for all your videos. They are very helpful. I direct my friends and family to your Youtube channel because you are the best at tech. Cheers from Australia.

[woodturner]

Please show how to set up Virtual environment on Linux so I can run windows 10. I have a number or apps that do not require the internet so that should help. I can download stand alone updates for them. Should the VD be on a different hard drive? I have 3 laptops and a desk top that cannot be upgraded to 11. Eventually I have to buy another box for 11.

[lIII]

Love this community! ❤
What's a solid but not to expensive security suite for linux?