The 2 apps are "I-Trilogi", the IDE for a "TRI-PLC.com" PLC computer=20
managing a standby generator and other house items. It needs Java JRE=20
1.4.2_19, and the developers say it would be difficult to port to Linux=20
or run under Wine. The other is "CMS Intellicad" that won't run (I don't=20
have need for it) VBA under Windows 8. Their forum has indicated it=20
won't run under Wine, but that was 6 months ago. Intellicad is an=20
Autocad clone @ ~$300, $120 annual upgrade that I use heavily. I would=20
welcome something similar under Linux. I do have other apps running=20
under Wine. I haven't needed to get into the running MPLAB IDE recently,=20
but from [PIC] sounds like that's not an issue. A pointing to info on=20
Wine problems would be good.

I thought this thread was marginal for the list, but felt that as an=20
early warning of issues for all was worth it, and continue on basics of=20
technical apps issues

Oh, last night, tried installing 8.1 from safe mode. Can't run "Store"=20
in safe mode with networking. :( Another failure in normal mode after=20
trying the Intel Q5 graphics Windows 7 (instead of XP PRO) driver.
On 1/4/14 8:02 AM, RussellMc wrote:
>> Have you tried running the apps in wine?  There are so many good reasons
>> to quit Windows these days.
>>
> Religious discussions to be held on other lists, please.
>
>
>
>                 Russell

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