Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Linux and macOS.
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Option Two: Use Developer Mode and Install Wine
This is ideal for businesses that want to host their own servers and give their users light, thin clients that allow them to remotely access the hosted software.Īs a home user, you could choose to purchase service from a company that would host a Windows desktop for you and allow you to access it remotely, but you’d probably be better off using your own Windows computer instead. Host Windows Applications on a Remote Server: Chromebooks can use Citrix Receiver to access Windows applications hosted on a Citrix server, or use an RDP client to access a remote desktop hosted on a Windows server. It’s a convenient solution for personal use, but businesses won’t want to manage a separate Windows computer for each Chromebook user. The downside here is that your Windows computer will have to be running at home whenever you need to access it from your Chromebook. You’ll be able to connect to your Windows desktop from your Chromebook (or any other computer running Chrome) and have complete control over your remote machine, allowing you to work with Windows applications. You can do this using Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop beta webapp. Access Your Own Windows Computer: If you already have a Windows computer, you can access it remotely and use it to run your Windows software.
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