How to install windows software on Linux latest Distro 2021
install almost any windows software on Linux 2021.
Step 1: Update System
Our rule of thumb before any installation is ensuring the system is updated:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Enable 32 bit architecture
If you’re running a 64-bit system, enable support for 32-bit applications.
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
Step 3: Add Wine repository
Ensure wget command line tool is installed.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install software-properties-common wget
Import repository GPG key:
wget -qO - https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/win... | sudo apt-key add -
Add Wine repository to Linux Mint 20.
sudo apt-add-repository 'deb https://dl.winehq.org/wine-builds/ubu... focal main'
Update APT cache and install Wine 6 on Linux Mint 20.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --install-recommends winehq-stable
Agree to installation prompt:y
Wait for the installation to complete then check the actual version number of Wine installed on Linux Mint 20.
$ wine --version