The best of both worlds with a few adjustments

Want to make the switch to Linux, but don’t want to lose your favorite Windows apps? Now you can have the best of both worlds. Linux handles most types of Windows software, and with a few tweaks can run almost anything you throw at it.

If you're not interested in dual-booting (running both systems on your computer) or if you just want to experiment with the possibilities that Linux offers for running Windows software, this article will give you a good overview of what you need to know.

Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows users to run Windows apps directly from their Linux desktop.