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Forking around (with the Linux Desktop) and Finding Out with Justin Garrison

Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

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Lies and Layers: Understanding Compatibility in Software Systems

This chapter explores how the Wine compatibility layer enables Windows applications to run on Linux without the need for a virtual machine. It discusses the significance of abstraction layers in software, including the donation of the Mono project to Wine and the implications for control and customization in software systems.

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