[SOLVED] Linux Distro For Programing & Compiling Windows Programs

**af3** · 08-06-2008, 07:28 AM

I am looking for a clean enviornment (preferably a Live CD) that is capable of "Programing & Compiling Windows Programs" as stated in the title. It would be good if Wine was included in the distro for testing and a good.

Does anyone know of such a distro? Anything close?

**wmorri** · 08-08-2008, 06:04 AM

I am confused as to why you want a distro that is good with Windows programs? One of the main reasons for running Linux is to get away from Windows as a whole. As for programming what language(s) are you looking to use?

Cheers!

shuuhen · 08-08-2008, 07:27 AM

Most distros should have Wine in the repositories. As far as the cross development, the below links may help. I prefer source-based distributions like Gentoo for most things, but especially programming - they require more initial knowledge, but are easier/better in the long run (IMO). You might check out the handbook on their site to see what you think.

If you're new to Linux you may prefer an easier distribution. Also, you could consider virtualizing Linux with VMware Server or Virtual Box. Note that a virtualized system will most likely be slower than booting up one OS at a time. However, virtualized might be better than LiveCD.

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7128
http://dingfelder.wordpress.com/2007...apps-on-linux/
http://www.wxwidgets.org/docs/technote/crosscmp.htm

**af3** · 12-05-2008, 07:35 AM

I have discovered that Sandboxie solves this problem, but thanks for your help!

08-06-2008, 07:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,179 OS: XP SP3 & PCLinuxOS Gnome My System	[SOLVED] Linux Distro For Programing & Compiling Windows Programs I am looking for a clean enviornment (preferably a Live CD) that is capable of "Programing & Compiling Windows Programs" as stated in the title. It would be good if Wine was included in the distro for testing and a good. Does anyone know of such a distro? Anything close?

08-08-2008, 06:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
wmorri Moderator/Fedora Amb. Join Date: May 2008 Location: /pm/etc Posts: 2,842 OS: Window 7/Fedora 10 My System	Re: Linux Distro For Programing & Compiling Windows Programs I am confused as to why you want a distro that is good with Windows programs? One of the main reasons for running Linux is to get away from Windows as a whole. As for programming what language(s) are you looking to use? Cheers! __________________ Linux Forever!

08-08-2008, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
shuuhen Manager Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 990 OS: Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS X 10.5.8, WinXP Pro, FreeBSD 6.0, Gentoo Linux My System	Re: Linux Distro For Programing & Compiling Windows Programs Most distros should have Wine in the repositories. As far as the cross development, the below links may help. I prefer source-based distributions like Gentoo for most things, but especially programming - they require more initial knowledge, but are easier/better in the long run (IMO). You might check out the handbook on their site to see what you think. If you're new to Linux you may prefer an easier distribution. Also, you could consider virtualizing Linux with VMware Server or Virtual Box. Note that a virtualized system will most likely be slower than booting up one OS at a time. However, virtualized might be better than LiveCD. http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/7128 http://dingfelder.wordpress.com/2007...apps-on-linux/ http://www.wxwidgets.org/docs/technote/crosscmp.htm __________________ Has it been a few days since I replied to your thread? Don't panic! I'm a busy college student and may forget a post if I'm extra busy (or it might just take me a while to be able to do a decent reply). If you still need help and are awaiting my reply after a few days, PM me about it. When posting what errors you get, please give the full message. It makes helping you much easier.

12-05-2008, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
af3 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,179 OS: XP SP3 & PCLinuxOS Gnome My System	Re: Linux Distro For Programing & Compiling Windows Programs I have discovered that Sandboxie solves this problem, but thanks for your help!