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CodeWeavers is helping make DirectX 12 Windows games playable on Linux
CodeWeavers, the developers of CrossOver, is working on improvements to DirectX 12 in the CodeWeavers and Wine compatibility layers.
CodeWeavers CrossOver is one of the most popular ways to run Windows applications on other operating systems. It combines the excellent work of the open-source Wine project (of which CrossOver's developers contribute code to) with an easier-to-use interface and front end. CodeWeavers released CrossOver 21 back in August, and now the company has shared details about its work to bring modern game support to Linux and Mac.
CrossOver 20 for Chrome OS uses the Linux container to enable Windows app support on Chromebooks
With the release of CrossOver for ChromeOS, anyone with an Intel Chromebook can run Windows applications, opening up new possibilities.
Over the past several years, Google has slowly turned Chrome OS into a more powerful computing platform, allowing people to use Progressive Web Apps, Android apps, and even Linux apps. While Google is working on its own means of bringing Windows app support to Chrome OS, third-party companies like CodeWeavers have released solutions that Chromebook users can take advantage of today. Today, CodeWeavers released CrossOver 20, bringing Windows app support out of beta for Chrome OS.
Wine, the compatibility layer for Windows programs, is now available for Android
Wine 3.0, the newest version of the Windows compatibility layer for Unix-like operating systems, now supports Android devices.
Ever wish you could run full-blown Windows applications on your Android device? Now you can...sort of. Wine, a Windows compatibility layer for Unix-like operating systems, has been updated to version 3.0—and can now be installed on Android devices.
Codeweavers CrossOver for ChromeOS is Now in Open Beta, Lets You Run Windows Apps
Codeweavers has released an open beta version of CrossOver for ChromeOS. CrossOver will let you run Windows apps on ChromeOS. Read on to know more!
ChromeOS has had incredible success in some markets in the US, but for power users, it has still not become a credible Windows competitor. Although many Chromebooks are bestsellers across popular retailers, one of the major complaints users have is that they are not able to run Windows apps on a Chromebook. While users can install Linux via crouton, they are out of luck when it comes to installing Windows in order to run any Windows app.
If you are familiar with GNU/Linux-based operating systems, you have almost certainly heard of Wine. This great project allows you to run Windows applications without the need of installing a virtual machine. CrossOver Android is a similar concept, but it's made for Android tablets and Chromebooks running Intel hardware to allow these platforms to run full-fledged Windows software. The latest alpha build, version 4, has been released with support for Android Nougat.