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PlayOnLinux

Run Windows applications and games on Linux

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PlayOnLinux is free software for installing and running games and applications designed for Microsoft Windows on GNU/Linux and macOS. It is built on Wine, offering a simpler interface over Wine's complexity and removing the need for a Windows license. The software is written using Bash and Python.

Its main features include an install wizard, a main window, plugins, and selectable Wine versions. A manual installation module is available for titles that are not supported by the standard installation scripts. Documentation and community forums provide user help. PlayOnLinux is available as free software, with downloads provided for GNU/Linux and macOS.

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