[ale] Running Windows programs on Linux (with sound support)

[John Wells]

Bryan,

This might be the most cost effective way to go.  Do you happen to use
any programs with Codeweaver's Wine that accept audio input?  I'd be
interested to see if you're able to get it to work or not.

Thanks!

John


On Sun, 2002-08-25 at 14:07, Bryan Mattern wrote:
> Hi John,
> 
> Another option is Crossover Office:
> http://codeweavers.com/products/office/
> 
> I purchased a copy for $75 that includes the office and plugin product. 
> Price for just the office stuff is $55.  Of course, you still need a
> copy of Office.
> 
> FWIW, I've had great luck with it and it's nice to run IE5.5 and Office
> under linux finally (just when galeon and mozilla start catching up).
> 
> You can contact Codeweavers to get an eval license to make sure it will
> work for you.
> 
> -Bryan
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2002-08-24 at 23:25, Geoffrey wrote:
> > John Wells wrote:
> > 
> > <snip>
> > 
> > > I spoke with the director the first day and he's open to switching to
> > > alternatives next semester, but I still need the Power Point/IE support
> > > this semester.
> > 
> > I'd question the need for IE to determine that it is something specific 
> > to IE.
> > 
> > > 
> > > That being said, I'll take any suggestions from you guys to him.  We're
> > > currently using two programs...Tegrity and Interwise.  I think they
> > > really only need something that provides video, audio, slides, 2-way
> > > communication, and text chat.  Something that works well on both
> > > platforms will probably fly.  However, I think we need a real solution,
> > > not a hack (unless it's a very creative one ;)).
> > 
> > You might check out vic for video/audio stuff.  Slides, can be done by 
> > Applixware, although that cost $$, I don't know about open office.  Does 
> > it have to be 'compatible' with Powerpoint, or just a slide generating 
> > program.  With a bit of javascript, you can do slides with any browser.
> > 
> > What about vmware?  They used to have a student price.
> > 
> > > 
> > > John
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On Sat, 2002-08-24 at 21:26, Geoffrey wrote:
> > > 
> > >>I think it's rediculous that at that level, the define the tools you'll 
> > >>use.  You should be able to do what ever is necessary without supporting 
> > >>a convicted criminal (M$).
> > >>
> > >>John Wells wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>Guys,
> > >>>
> > >>>I start class Monday for a remote masters degree at Kennesaw, and one of
> > >>>the requirements is to have a pc headset with a microphone (for
> > >>>interaction during class).
> > >>>
> > >>>Unfortunately, one of the pieces of software they use requires IE and
> > >>>Powerpoint.  I have Win4Lin 3.0, so I thought I had this covered.  Got
> > >>>my pc headset in from Amazon this morning and plugged it up, only to
> > >>>find Win4Lin 3 doesn't support sound input...only output.
> > >>>
> > >>>So, was wondering if anyone had any ideas.  I really don't want to have
> > >>>to go back to a dual boot.  If anyone out there is using Win4lin *4.0*,
> > >>>or Codeweavers' Crossover Office, could you check if sound recording is
> > >>>supported under either?
> > >>>
> > >>>Thanks!
> > >>>
> > >>>John
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
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> > >>
> > >>-- 
> > >>Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> > >>
> > >>I didn't have to buy my radio from a specific company to listen
> > >>to FM, why doesn't that apply to the Internet (anymore...)?
> > >>
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> > 
> > I didn't have to buy my radio from a specific company to listen
> > to FM, why doesn't that apply to the Internet (anymore...)?
> > 
> > 
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