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Linux and Windows: Mixed doubles - Part 2

We continue our two-part guide to Windows and Linux on the same PC, starting with a look at emulator Wine and how to run Windows applications under Linux.

The functionality of the current version of Crossover Office has been significantly improved compared to previous versions. You can now run the current versions of the most important Office applications as well as other popular office software. The following list gives an overview of the officially supported Windows programs.

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