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The video provides a comprehensive guide on installing and configuring Wine on Ubuntu 22.04, which also applies to Linux Mint 21.x. Wine allows Windows applications to run on Linux by translating Windows API calls into POSIX calls. The presenter begins by detailing the enabling of 32-bit architecture and creating a directory for the Wine repository key. Subsequently, the Wine repositories are added, updated, and the WineHQ stable branch is installed along with necessary libraries. The installation process is verified by running Notepad on Linux.
Following the Wine installation, the video introduces PlayOnLinux, a tool that simplifies managing Windows applications without terminal commands. The presenter walks through the installation and setup process, highlighting that PlayOnLinux streamlines installing software like 7-Zip. Despite a possible "untrusted desktop file" error, the guide shows how to rectify it and successfully run the application. The video concludes by recommending additional resources on winehq.org and other learning materials available at learn.savynic.com for further enhancing knowledge about Linux and Wine.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to install Wine on Ubuntu, specifically version 22.04, though the process also applies to Linux Mint 21.x. Wine enables running Windows applications on Linux by translating Windows API calls into POSIX calls on Linux. The presenter begins by instructing users to open a terminal and enable 32-bit architecture packages with specific commands, as many Windows programs are designed for 32-bit systems. Then, users are directed to create a directory for the repository key and download the archive key from the winehq.org website. Finally, the presenter emphasizes checking the Wine HQ website to get sources for the specific version of Ubuntu or other supported distributions such as Debian, Fedora, Mac OS, openSUSE, Slackware, and FreeBSD.
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In this part of the video, the host shows how to install and set up Wine on Ubuntu 22.04. They start by adding the necessary Wine repositories using `sudo wget` to fetch the appropriate source list. After that, they run `sudo apt update` to update the repositories, ensuring Wine’s source is recognized. Following this, they execute `sudo apt install` to install the WineHQ stable branch, which will also install various required libraries and packages, using about 1.7GB of space. The host confirms no errors occurred during installation, then tests Wine by running Notepad. They demonstrate how Notepad functions on Linux, concluding the segment with a successful file save operation using Wine.
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In this segment, the video demonstrates saving a text file in Notepad and provides a congratulatory note for successfully installing Wine. It then transitions to installing another package called PlayOnLinux, which simplifies software management without using the terminal. The installation process is walked through step-by-step: entering the command `sudo apt install playonlinux`, confirming the installation, and accessing it via the activities search. PlayOnLinux allows for easier management of Windows packages, with a demonstration of searching for and installing 7-Zip. The installation involves a wizard that prompts for various components and libraries, such as Wine Mono and Wine Gecko. Finally, 7-Zip is successfully installed and saved in the default directory.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates installing the first app using PlayOnLinux on a Linux machine, specifically 7-Zip, a Windows program. They explain that an “untrusted desktop file” error may occur when attempting to launch the app. To resolve this, the user should right-click the app and enable launching. Once done, the app can be used on Linux. The presenter highlights PlayOnLinux as a useful tool for making the installation of Windows applications easier and encourages viewers to explore more about Wine on winehq.org. They also mention additional resources, including Linux terms flash cards, checklists, cheat sheets, and a mind map available at learn.savynic.com for further learning.