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WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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There are two editions: Java and Bedrock. Bedrock is the one that's got Realms, which is the easy way to get servers running. Have this problem with my brother and nephew, would love to get the lad on Linux, but this is a real obstacle.

Java edition can also use Realms. I'm playing on a realm using Linux Java edition and the official launcher now.

Oh aye? I'll have a look into that, cheers. Totally had it in my head that was a blocker.

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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We have a 365 subscription. I guess that reduces the noise quite a lot.

Please stop paying to rent what was owned instead. You're encouraging bad company behavior like subscriptions for heated seats.

I’m working on that. Nextcloud + MS Office 2024.

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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Probably works the same as any other container that needs such acceleration (plex, CUDA) just pass the device over and the CAPs. There are guides online. Whether or not the windows in a container will use it idk.

Windows is virtualised here.

Yeah and you can pass a virtualized GPU to a VM

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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post #8

How about GPU acceleration, for e.g. Affinity?

Probably works the same as any other container that needs such acceleration (plex, CUDA) just pass the device over and the CAPs. There are guides online. Whether or not the windows in a container will use it idk.

It should work just fine with Intel GPUs at least

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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Windows is virtualised here.

Yeah and you can pass a virtualized GPU to a VM

What is the state of virtio gpu drivers? I was under the impression that you only get opengl acceleration unless you pass over a whole GPU.

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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I see it's time for the bimonthly reinvention of VirtualBox and VMWare's seamless modes from a few faceless techies on GitHub and designed for people who can't be bothered to use WINE or VirtualBox.

Let's assume good intent and that the problem came up without foreknowledge of the solution (which I think is endemic whether or not it is the case here)

How would you reccomend someone discover/decide is faster to learn/learn/implement existing solutions?

I'm asking because I'm currently in my "cambrian explosion" phase of homelabbing, so implementing that loop for myself personally will pay dividends.

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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wait is it viable to run CAD (specifically autocad/revit) in any of these? It's the last thing keeping me on Windows

I love your username. Willing to chat origin?

sorry if it's a disappointment, but it's a contraction of two video game characters (Knoll + Olimar).

Re: WinApps: Run Windows apps as if they were a part of the native Linux OS

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I love your username. Willing to chat origin?

sorry if it's a disappointment, but it's a contraction of two video game characters (Knoll + Olimar).

Not uh’tall: neat name - and thanks for sharing!
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