help on install

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drw
Joined: Oct 16, 2008
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Posted Oct 21, 2008 at 4:55:37 AM
Subject: help on install
if i want to install a program using wine..on what directory should i put it in? if i'm using linux as my main os? am using mandriva powerpack
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proopnarine

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Posted: Oct 21, 2008 5:11:25 AM
I'm not familiar with any wine peculiarities on Mandriva, but in general you should be able to simply place the .exe file in any directory you wish, and then type wine <filename> and the Windows installation/setup should begin.

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Jeremy
Joined Oct 22, 2008
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Posted: Oct 22, 2008 9:16:35 PM
I'm having trouble installing Redhat 5.1 on my system. Any help?

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