Integrate software to solve the problem of running Windows programs on the Linux platform

Linux software vendor Lycoris recently released the "PowerPak 1.4" software. This software makes it easier for the Desktop Linux operating system to run Windows applications without having to pay a license fee.

Lycoris integrated the company's "Window-to-Linux" software into Lycoris's Linux desktop software after a deal was signed with software developer CodeWeavers in June this year.

This integrated software allows Windows users to run Windows applications conveniently on Linux platforms, said Jon pasell, chief technology officer of CodeWeavers, on Thursday (August 19, in addition, the license cost is reduced.

'Unlike other simulated solutions, we do not need a Windows operating system with a full license, 'he said. This system spoofs Microsoft applications so that those applications think they are running on Windows computers.

This system makes it easier for home users and small business users to transition to Linux, as they can continue to use Microsoft's Word and Excel applications. He said that since CodeWeaver applications have been integrated into the Lycoris file system, Windows applications run at the same speed as they did before.

James govinna, a software analyst at Red Monk, believes that combining CodeWeaver's software with Lycoris is a significant step forward. However, since such software is not as flexible as other Linux software, it may not be very attractive to Linux software enthusiasts.

Lycoris PowerPak 1.4 is priced at $75 and can be purchased from the Lycoris website.

From: SCID