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RmDebArc_5@piefed.zip to Linux@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 month ago

WinBoat is a new Linux app to run Windows apps with "seamless integration"

www.gamingonlinux.com

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WinBoat is a new Linux app to run Windows apps with "seamless integration"

www.gamingonlinux.com

RmDebArc_5@piefed.zip to Linux@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 month ago
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Sometimes, you really do just need to run a Windows app on Linux and perhaps WinBoat might make this easier with its promise of seamless integration.
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    Instead of running compatibility layers, it runs a real copy of Windows using Docker and KVM under the hood.

    I take it that it requires a Windows license then, I’ll stick with wine.

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      I’ll just get a license from the gettin’ place like I always have.

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        I was just there yesterday, shoulda had me pick one up for you.

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      I’m assuming it’s using the dockur/windows image* the same as WinApps, which seems to be pre-registered ime.

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        HOLY SHIT!!! i’ve been needing this for years and had no idea. thank you!

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        dockur uses the generic keys, f.e. VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T for Windows 11.
        https://gist.github.com/rvrsh3ll/0810c6ed60e44cf7932e4fbae25880df

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      It’s Windows. You don’t need a license to run it. I mean you should have it, but it won’t suddenly stop working like in old days.

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      You can always just not activate windows. Nothing is stopping you from using it that way.

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        Unless you somehow use it commercially. Then the missing license could cause legal issues.

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          Sure, but if your company is at that point then the $200 is a drop in the bucket. You’ve gotta be a pretty big company before MS notices.

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      I’d imagine a pirate’s license will work too.

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        True, they did call it a boat after all.

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