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[kubuntu] run program for windows (wine?)

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http://ubuntuforums.org – Hi all, how do I run program for windows? Should I use wine? Actually, I have never tried it, so the word "wine" is all I know. Some example will be appreciated. (Hardware)

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Submitted by colm on 01/15/2013

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