Win4Lin Demo.

[Darrell Shandrow]

Hi Thomas,

Since Win4Lin requires use of the GUI under Linux, it would not presently be
accessible until a screen reader like Gnupernicus is ready for primetime.

Thanks.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Ward" <slingshooter at valkyrie.net>
To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: Win4Lin Demo.


> Hi, I thought everyone would be interested in this program I just
> discovered.
>
> I am not sure what the accessability of this will be, but thought you
might
> be interested in knowing this software exists.
>
>  Win4Lin Demo version
>
> Win4Lin Demo version
>
>  Description
>
> Run Your Favorite Windows Applications on Linux Today!
>
> Imagine being able to run your favorite Windows® applications on the
Linux®
> operating system in the fastest Windows 95/98 environment for Linux.
>
> NeTraverse Win4Lin 3.0 enables Linux users to run popular Windows programs
> at native speeds without additional hardware or the need to dual boot,
> dramatically
> improving productivity and reducing hardware and OS license upgrade cost.
>
> Run Windows and Linux Concurrently
> Browse Windows and Linux file systems
> Windows share memory like other Linux processes
> No partitioning, no dual-boot required
>
> Run Windows Applications on Linux
> Run Windows Applications at Native Speeds, if not faster!
>
> Drive down operating costs and increase productivity
> Runs on minimally configured PCs
> Boots and recovers Windows quickly and easily
> Windows application failures will not crash Linux system
>
> Features
>
> Windows Networking Support:
> Networking via the Linux® IP stack (WinSock)
> Virtual Network Card emulation (VNET) support including Network
Neighborhood
> and Microsoft Exchange with optional 2nd IP address
>
> New easy-to-use graphical installer - New!
> Automates installation, registration & upgrades
> Kernel 2.4.x support - New !
> Downloads new kernels via installer
>
> List of Popular Application Support
> Microsoft® Office Suite
> Microsoft Outlook
> Microsoft Internet Explorer
> Intuit® Quicken
> Intuit TurboTax
> Lotus® SmartSuite
> Adobe®Photoshop
> Adobe Acrobat
> Netscape® Navigator
> Palm Desktop
> Winamp
> Windows Media Player
> ACT!
>
>  Installation
>
> 1- use either the Software Manager to install this program
> 2- or as 'root' from the command line:
> urpmi win4lin-mdk-cdcom
>
>  Launch
>
> 1- Open the KDE or GNOME menu, click on the Win4Lin icon.
>
>  Useful Links
>
> License Purchase
> Publisher Website
> http://www.netraverse.com/
>
>  Licence
>
> 30 days trial version
>
>
>
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