What Programs Work on Linux?

Can I use Windows programs on Linux?

Windows applications run on Linux through the use of third-party software. This capability does not exist inherently in the Linux kernel or operating system. The simplest and most prevalent software used for running Windows applications on Linux is a program called Wine.

What programs are not compatible with Linux?

There are some actual programs which simply do not work in Linux.
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For me, I don’t use Linux as my primary operating system because it lacks:

• Adobe Indesign.
• Adobe Photoshop[1]
• World of Warcraft.
• Xojo.
• Word and Excel[2]
• Adobe Illustrator.
• Adobe Lightroom.
• iPhoto.