Category: Wine
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Run Canva’s Affinity on Ubuntu with This Unofficial AppImage
Linux has long been criticized for the absence of native applications like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. While there are capable open-source alternatives, many users prefer not to relearn different tools. Currently, a workaround exists for running Affinity v3 on Linux, thanks to the Windows compatibility layer, Wine. Acquired by Canva in 2024, Affinity transitioned to…
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Wine Updates: Now Run Newer Versions of Adobe Photoshop on Linux!
The absence of Adobe’s creative software suite on Linux often discourages users from embracing the operating system fully. Although you can run older versions of Photoshop on Linux via Wine, such as Photoshop CS6, newer versions of the Creative Cloud require a bit more effort. Previously, users had to install Photoshop on a Windows system,…
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Wine 11.0 Launches with Ntsync Support, Complete WoW64, and Exciting New Features
Wine 11.0 Released: Enhancements in Performance and Compatibility Wine 11.0 has officially launched, offering significant updates to the popular open-source compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux and macOS. This year’s release introduces two major features: support for the ntsync kernel module, which enhances performance, and a fully optimized WoW64 mode, capable…
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CrossOver Launches Preview Release for Linux ARM64 Users
CrossOver Now Available for Linux ARM64 as Preview Release CrossOver, the software that enables users to run Windows applications and games on Linux and macOS via a Wine-based frontend, has launched a preview version for Linux ARM64 devices. CodeWeavers, the company behind CrossOver, reported strong performance metrics for x86 games running on ARM64 setups. The…
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CrossOver 25.1.0 Launches with Essential Microsoft Office Fixes for Linux Users
CodeWeavers has announced the release of CrossOver 25.1.0, enhancing the compatibility layer used to run Windows software on Linux and macOS. This latest version focuses on improving the stability of Microsoft Office 2016 on Linux, addressing long-standing login issues with Office 365 Outlook, which should benefit users who depend on these programs. CrossOver’s update also…
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Linux Kernel 6.14 Released: A Game-Changer for Linux Gaming Performance
Linux Kernel 6.14 has officially launched, introducing several enhancements aimed at boosting performance and security for users. Notably, this version will be included in the upcoming Ubuntu 25.04 release. Release Details Linus Torvalds announced the release on the Linux Kernel Mailing List (LKML) with a humorous admission of being late: “It’s just pure incompetence,” he…
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Proton 9.0 Launches with Compatibility for THE FINALS and Lord of the Rings: Gollum
Valve has just launched Proton 9.0, the most recent stable release of this open-source tool that facilitates compatibility for Steam Play. It is founded on Wine and other components, allowing Windows games to be played on Linux systems. Proton 9.0, based on Wine 9.0, introduces Dinogen Online, Photography Simulator Demo, George McGeehan Gamer Hero, THE…
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Introducing Wine 9.0: Now Released with an Experimental Wayland Graphics Driver
Wine 9.0 is the most recent incarnation of this free and open-source compatibility layer designed to allow the execution of Windows-based apps and games on Unix-style operating systems. Standout elements of Wine 9.0 encompass an innovative Wayland graphical driver, providing features such as elementary window management, high-DPI scaling, relative motion events, and Vulkan support, as…
