Re: A question for the knowlegable for the ignorant
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> If it was me I'd rather use virtualised Windows over WINE to be certain of compatibility.
It is indeed more compatible, but there are at least 3 issues with that approach that WINE avoids.
1. You need a Windows licence for each VM.
2. Integration is poorer: separate virtual filesystem, not cut-and-paste between host, and guest, etc.
3. You now have 2 OSes to maintain: that VM now needs updates, patches, anti-malware protection, etc.
TBH in a corporate environment I'd favour apps on a Citrix server or something like that. It does't solve the integration issue, but one (expensive) shared licence for the server and you're compliant, and it's just one box to maintain.
WINE is easier and cheaper and integrates better.