Linux Softwares to Compatibility layers

Discover Linux Softwares to Compatibility layers.

Translates Windows API calls into POSIX API calls dynamically, allowing Windows applications to run without a traditional virtual machine or emulator.

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MinGW-w64

MinGW-w64

Development Development
MinGW-w64 is a free and open-source collection of development tools designed for creating Microsoft Windows applications using the GNU toolchain. It provides compilers for C, C++, Fortran, Ada, and other languages, allowing developers to build native Windows executables.
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Open Source
Enables native Windows application development with GNU tool...
Lutris

Lutris

Games Game Launcher
Lutris is an open-source gaming client for Linux, designed to centralize and manage your entire game library from various sources. It supports native Linux games, Windows titles via compatibility layers like Wine and Proton, and games from multiple platforms through integrated emulators, providing a unified gaming experience.
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Open Source
Centralizes games from multiple sources.
CrossOver

CrossOver

OS & Utilities Compatibility Layer
CrossOver is a compatibility layer allowing you to run thousands of Windows applications directly on your macOS or Linux operating system without the need for a Windows license or virtual machine. It provides a seamless experience for accessing your favorite Windows programs.
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Commercial
No Windows license required saves cost.
MinGW

MinGW

Development Development
MinGW is a minimalist software development environment for Windows, leveraging the GNU toolchain, primarily GCC. It provides a set of freely available and freely distributable Windows specific header files and import libraries combined with GNU tools that allow users to create native Windows applications.
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Open Source
Provides the powerful and widely used GCC toolchain on Windo...
PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)

Games Compatibility Layer
PlayOnLinux is a compatibility layer for Linux and macOS allowing users to install and run Windows-based games and applications. It simplifies the process of running Windows software without needing a full virtual machine or dual booting.
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Open Source
Simplifies running Windows software on Linux/macOS.
BusyBox

BusyBox

OS & Utilities System Utilities
BusyBox is the 'Swiss Army Knife' of embedded Linux, combining a miniature version of many common UNIX utilities into a single small executable. It's optimized for size and memory, making it ideal for resource-constrained environments like embedded systems, routers, and simple Linux distributions.
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Open Source
Extremely small size and low memory usage.
Wine

Wine

OS & Utilities Compatibility Layer
Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows users to run Windows applications on various POSIX systems, such as Linux, macOS, and BSD. It translates Windows API calls into POSIX API calls in real-time, eliminating the need for a traditional virtual machine or emulator.
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Open Source
Enables running numerous Windows applications on non-Windows...
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