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Saturday, 21 September 2013

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Linux is one of the most powerful operating systems available today. It is so because it provides numerous applications that gives amazing functionality which windows softwares can not simply do , but we all have our own reasons to use windows as our main operating system.
But how if you get to run the linux application on your windows OS ?
Several Tricks for using linux applications on windows.


1. Wubi

Wubi is an official installer for Windows users that allows Ubuntu to be installed and uninstalled in a safe, easy way as any other Windows application. Wubi installs the latest stable release of Ubuntu on your Windows system. Wubi does not work on any new PC with the Windows 8 logo or using UEFI firmware. Use a 64-bit version of Ubuntu, installed directly to its own partition instead.


Downloading and Installation of Wubi :


Download Wubi from the Ubuntu Windows Installer Download page; this will provide you the latest version. You can download other versions of the Ubuntu from pages on releases.ubuntu.com look for wubi.exe at the bottom of the page.
Installation :
  • Run Wubi.
  • insert a password for the new account, adjust the disk space and click on ”install” button.
  • The installation process from this point on is fully automatic.
  • The installation files (approximately 700MB) will be downloaded and checked.
  • Now you will be asked to reboot your system.
  • Do so and select Ubuntu at the boot screen. The installation will continue for more 10 to 15 minutes and the system will reboot again.
Now select Ubuntu at the boot screen and start using it.

2. Cygwin

Cygwin provides many tools that gives look and feeling of linux system interface on your windows machine.
Downloading and Installation of Cygwin :
For 32-bit versions of Windows:

Run setup-x86.exe of Cygwin package for 32-bit windows. The signature for setup-x86.exe can be used to verify the validity of this binary using this public key.
For 64-bit versions of Windows:

Run setup-x86_64.exe of Cygwin package for 64-bit windows. The signature for setup-x86_64.exe can be used to verify the validity of binary using this public key.
On the first time, setup.exe does not install every package only base packages of Cygwin distribution will be installed. You can control what you want to install by Clicking on categories and packages in the setup.exe. If you Click on “Default” field next to the “All” category, it will install every Cygwin package but this could be of hundreds of MBs. I recommend you to select only those Packages which you actually need.

3. Ulteo Virtual Desktop

Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop is an Open Source virtual desktop. It works in both a Windows and Linux environment. By using Virtual Desktop, you just have to run the application you wish to use from the Ulteo panel and its window will seem like any other Windows application.
Installation of Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop:

The Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop is very easy and fast to install.
Here I am providing you the link to its official site.
follow the steps and get installation in a few minutes only.

4. AndLinux

AndLinux is a Ubuntu Linux operating system that can run in Windows based systems i.e. 2000, XP, 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 7( 32-bit versions only).
andLinux uses coLinux as its core which is confuses many people. coLinux is a port of the Linux kernel on Windows. This is like running Linux in a virtual machine. andLinux is not just for development and it runs almost all Linux applications without any need of modification.
Downloading and Installation of AndLinux:
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