UnixReview.com: TransGaming WineX 2.1 [Review]

“Whenever the discussion of Linux vs. Microsoft surfaces, one of
the historical arguments is about working with Word and Excel
format documents. Packages like StarOffice and its freeware
sibling, OpenOffice, have pretty much ended that argument. Bit by
bit, the reasons for sticking with Microsoft are evaporating. One
of the disadvantages of Linux, however, is still its inability to
play many favorite games.

“This isn’t to say that there aren’t tons of games available
under Linux; albeit most are non-commercial. The hot new games–the
Warcrafts and Diablos of the world that use DirectX–have been
problematic. However, TransGaming Technologies Inc. of Ottawa,
Ontario has created a solution called WineX. Its portability
product makes it possible for popular Windows games to run under
Linux, but they aren’t just doing it for the gamers. TransGaming is
working with game developers to speed cross-platform deployment of
hot new titles by providing the magic necessary to run under Linux
without spending the months or years required to create such a
game.

“To get your copy of WineX, start by visiting
www.transgaming.com and registering. TransGaming offers its
pre-compiled WineX packages by subscription. The cost is $5.00 per
month with a minimum of three months. In exchange, you get access
to a pre-packaged product, technical support, and participation on
the company forums. Furthermore, you are granted a vote that can
help influence the direction of the company. I got out my credit
card, signed on, and a few minutes later, I had my WineX
binaries…”

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