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ian_nichols@xxxxxxx wrote: > Posted by "Ian Nichols" <ian_nichols@xxxxxxx> > > > >From a Linux novice, I have downloaded the following files: Sony Ericsson P.C. > >Suite_4.006.00 EN,exe and Update_Service_Setup-2.8.12.9.exe Both files are shown > >as windows executable. They are happily sitting in my download file. My questions > >are, are they compatible with my Linux system (Mandriva powerpack 2008), how do > >I install them/allow them to run so that I may connect my phone to the PC for > >updates etc. > Any help most appreciated as I am still feeling my way round the system. > Generally speaking, running Windows software under Linux is possible either by using WINE or a virtual-machine software (such as VirtualBox). WINE is an API-translation thingy, so the software makes a Windows API call which then gets translated into a Linux API call. This works well for a lot of software, but doesn't always. Grant. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html