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Are you asking if you can run windows apps (as in application, program, etc.) under wine in linux, or are you asking if you can load windows itself under wine? Oh wait - I think I get the question. to start an app with wine, it takes at least one command line command with arguments, right? make yourself a script file to do it (ie let's say the command is this: [static@hal static]$ wine -o danceajig /mnt/windows/Program Files/GTA3/gta3.exe -q lalala then you can make a script that looks like this [static@hal static]$ vi script.sh [enter] i [to enter insert mode] #/bin/bash #script.sh by static wine -o danceajig /mnt/windows/Program Files/GTA3/gta3.exe -q lalala [esc] [to exit insert mode] :wq [to Write changes and eXit] Now make a shortcut to that script file with any icon you like!

Well Sorrrryy! I did mention I could have been wrong... ;) You learn something everyday.

I'm utterly shocked you didn't quite get a RTFM!! I'll lay it out quick for you, despite it being ALL OVER the web: [*]download the 1.32 [or newer] .run file for linux [*]type 'su' and enter root passwd [*]type 'sh linuxq3a-1.32-pointrelease.x86.run' (or whatever it's called) - if it works, do not start the game yet!! Exit! [*]that *should* have created /usr/local/games/quake3 including baseq3 within it - if it didn't work, create those with mkdir and rerun step 3 [*]type 'cd /usr/local/games/quake3/baseq3' [*]If you have Q3A installed in windows already: type 'ln -s /mnt/windows/Program Files/Quake III Arena/baseq3/* ./' supposing that's where it is. [*]If you don't already have it installed, insert the CD and type 'cp /mnt/cdrom/baseq3/pak0.pak ./' supposing that's where it is - in fact, copy ANY pak files on the disk that the .run file didn't put there for you. [*]type 'exit' until you are no longer root [*]Hit the desktop icon or type 'quake3' and enter your cd key when asked, setup your player, etc. Enjoy! [static@hal downloads]$ ls linuxq3a-1.32-pointrelease.x86.run [static@hal downloads]$ su Enter UNIX password: ******* [root@hal downloads]# sh linuxq3a-1.32-pointrelease.x86.run Installing.................................................... (you get your little installation GUI) [root@hal downloads]# cd /usr/local/games/quake3/baseq3 [root@hal baseq3]# ln -s /mnt/windows/Program Files/Quake III Arena/baseq3/* ./ Cannot link to pak2.pak; file exists " " pak3.pak " " " " pak4.pak " " [root@hal baseq3]# exit There are stopped jobs [root@hal baseq3]# exit [static@hal downloads]$ quake3

Off topic: that same quote from cannonfodder applies to Xcd roast if you ask me. I thought news readers were just like inboxes inside mail clients... wadda I know?

Hey Yves - I am pretty certain that when I, as root, create something in /home/static, static can't delete it. (Maybe I'm wrong, but I seem to remember..) This could be a problem with userid's. If baudolino has the same uid as root this will happen. PS Newbies take note: The original post is very neat and easy to follow. Excellent structure - makes it easier for us to help ;O)

wineX dude. WineX. Head to DOlson's website for a great wineX tutorial.

Are you telling me to just put in a different cd from what it's asking for? I think I tried that... Do I have to revert it all back to cdrom and cdrom1? That'd suck! Anyone with ideas on my original post?

I prefer the "AllHack Quickie Distro" by Cletus and the sidewalk programmers... I'll check those out... I'd only found freesco and keeper that are router/gateway/firewalls that support dialup.

I made a directory called /mnt/cdr and /mnt/dvd for what used to be /mnt/cdrom and /mnt cdrom1. My burner is secondary master, dvd is primary slave. Here's my /etc/fstab /dev/hda6 / reiserfs notail 1 1 none /dev/pts devpts mode=0620 0 0 none /mnt/dvd supermount dev=/dev/hdb,fs=auto,ro,--,iocharset=iso8859-1,codepage=850,umask=0 0 0 none /mnt/cdr supermount dev=/dev/scd0,fs=auto,ro,--,iocharset=iso8859-1,codepage=850,umask=0 0 0 none /mnt/floppy supermount dev=/dev/fd0,fs=auto,--,iocharset=iso8859-1,sync,codepage=850,umask=0 0 0 /dev/hda1 /mnt/winNTFS ntfs iocharset=iso8859-1,ro,umask=0 0 0 /dev/hda5 /the_void vfat iocharset=iso8859-1,codepage=850,umask=0 0 0 none /proc proc defaults 0 0 /dev/hdd1 swap swap defaults 0 0 The problem: Every time I try to use urpmi or the "configure file sharing" button in a directories' properties, it asks for cd1 or cd2 but spits it out and asks again as if I put in a mix cd of amish dance music. Also, my icons (if I right click and create new cdrom/dvd device) just open this link. I tried editing /etc/urpmi/urpmi.cfg to no avail... Please help.

Your stepdad doesn't like the idea of linux doing it? Does he realize the majority of the planet, as well as the majority of router/gateway/firewall combo boxes are using linux for this? (Networking is my career ;)) To use linux all you need is an old box and freesco linux without a monitor, HD, k/b, or mouse. Or even a video card, sound card, etc really. But anyway, it's insanely easy to setup and will do the exact same thing a bought router will do (and if you already have a switch you could really save some $$$) Anyway, if that doesn't prompt you to save cash, I have a linksys broadband router 4 port switch. It can easily (any router can) connect to another switch with a crossover network cable or a normal one through an uplink port (crosses over for you). My port 1 actually has 2 ports, uplink and 1. You use either or because it shares internal wiring. Having it setup as a DHCP server (gives PC's their IP's) makes LAN parties BEAUTIFUL with this router. All I can say is I've had no problems, and my friend has the SMC equivalent (but also has an LPT port to act as a printer server). Feel free to e-mail me any questions regarding product comparison or setup procedures. static0verdrive@icqmail.com Cheers. {In all honesty, an old box running linux - preferably red hat if you can find a box powerful enough - would be more secure and just as easy to maintain, with MANY more options. It would be infinitely more configurable and customizable. While I love and recommend my linksys, I'm selling it and going freesco on a 386 for the extras}