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XG2 - Mac and Linux

Posted By: eXtreme Gammon
Date: Sunday, 18 January 2015, at 12:16 a.m.

It came to my attention a few month ago that the latest version of CrossOver (or Wine) now run XG2 correctly. I finally remember to get to check that.

If you are not familiar with Wine here is a quick run down. At the difference of a Windows Emulator Wine will run Windows application natively on Mac and Linux. So you do not need to install a WM or purchase Windows. This is achieved by recreating all (most) windows function.

CrossOver is a commercial build of Wine, that offer an easier interface and a more tested build of Wine.

Wine can be found at winehd.org
CrossOver is on www.codeweavers.com

In CrossOver the process is simple:

  • download the trial version of Crossover and start it
  • in the browser got to www.extremegammon.com and donwload the install
  • in Crossover click "install a windows application"
  • click "Select and install" and pick "Choose installer File"
  • Browse to the Download folder and pick XG2install.exe
  • Click "Proceed"
  • follow the installation prompt (use all the default)

    It works quite well on my Mac.

    I am looking for feedback on any issue before officialy endorsing that as a variable solution for Mac and Unix users.

    Known issue:

  • Menu Help>>contact technical support does not work
  • Japanese version: some of the text (bold arial) does not display correctly

    Thanks for your help

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