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

[Bryan Mattern]

Sure, everything is supported well. Windows media player works fine, and
I think that's what the embedded stuff in MS office files uses. 
Quicktime and the windows Realplayer (you can't do fullscreen in linux,
that's why I use it) work for all other formats.

-bryan


On Sun, 2002-08-25 at 16:04, John Wells wrote:
> 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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