2007-04-23 10:26:08 · 9 answers · asked by robert c 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
wine might be able to run them or you could pay for cedega.
Though it might not be able to handle all games (just some of them).
There are also a few games that have native linux versions you can download (though you'll need the original CD to play them).
2007-04-23 10:46:44 · answer #1 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One way to do this is to have another pc with Windows XP installed on your network.
You can then use VNC to remotely control the Windows pc from your Linux box.
Technically, the game would be running of the Windows PC, but you would see and interact with it on the Linux box.
Other solutions invlove installing 'wine' on the Linux box, this allows some windows programs to run in an emulation. I must say that this wasn't easy to set up and didn't work very well, but it might be worth a try.
Be wary of games, some cheat to gain speed by not following the rules for Windows, so tend not to work under emulations.
2007-04-23 19:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by David P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a novice linux user i have been experimenting with linux for the last week and i asked the same question
and from research i have found the best way to use linux and still have access to a windows based os is to dual boot
i am still researching all the different distros before i decide which linux i am going to dual boot with xp
at the moment i have found the best distro to be mandriva 2007,as this has good support for nvidia based cards
i beleive there is a xp emulator on the linux os but its not 100% stable so a dual boot is your best option
linux will normally run on most p.c,s but a good spec system will be even better,i found my system(amd64 3200+,1.5gb ram,geforce 6600gt)runs linux fine,however i had a answer from a guy who ran sabayon linux on a oldish p.c with just a geforce 4
to dual boot with linux take a look at this.....http://www.littlewhitedog.com/content-52.html
good luck mate
2007-04-23 10:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by brianthesnail123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there is one way, first get Cedega which is a like a PC emulator. then install it on your linux system. Then configure it and then insert a game. It plays games at a decent speed but you would be better off dual booting your computer with Windows.
2007-04-23 22:12:26 · answer #4 · answered by Sohail N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The quickest way would be a dual boot. Next option is to use something like wine which will install games and other windows software into linux. I would go for the dual boot though.
2007-04-23 11:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by besrkdwarf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Nexus 7 technically runs a fantastically custom version of Linux on the grounds that Android is outfitted on a Linux center. i don't know why you will choose to wreck a splendidly stable pill with organic Linux or homestead windows.
2016-11-26 23:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by wintz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Linux is Linux, Windows is Windows, they're different. If they could each run software designed for the other then they'd be the same operating system, which they aren't.
2007-04-23 10:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by Bamba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some Windows games do have a Linux installer (UT2004 for instance) and run very well on Linux)
2007-04-23 11:02:02 · answer #8 · answered by IAIN D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Short answer No.
Long answer: Yes...but you will have to do one of two things...
1) dual boot to windows XP..you have to install XP on a new partition or drive on your PC
2) Run some virtualization software like VMWare player. It will really suck to play games on though, it will be slow and the graphics will not be that fast.
http://www.vmware.com/support/player/doc/releasenotes_player.html
2007-04-23 10:35:52 · answer #9 · answered by Richard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋