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PlayOnLinux

By Tom Wickline

[ Thanks to Tom
Wickline for this link. ]

“PlayOnLinux (POL) is a Python-based front end (with bash
install scripts) to install Windows programs in Wine. Originally,
the program’s purpose was to let new linux users install their
favorite windows games with ease. Since then, the program has
evolved to include office-based windows programs (such as MSOffice
2003), and DOS based programs (using DosBox).

“Each supported program is shown in a menu, and are either
scripted (using bash) by the official developers, or contributed by
community members…”

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