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Windows compatibility layer Wine version 7.14 is out now
Windows compatibility on Linux continues to improve thanks to Wine, with the latest development release out now with Wine 7.14 available.
Category: Wine
Wine manager app Bottles makes rolling back configs real easy
Bottles is the free and open source app that allows you to easily manage Wine, the Windows compatibility layer on Steam Deck and Linux. Another new version is live, with a whole new versioning system to help you roll back changes.
Wine 7.13 rolled out recently continuing the PE conversion
Fashionably late on this one. Wine 7.13 rolled out just before the weekend rolled in, so here's a quick run down of what's new in this Windows compatibility layer.
Wine manager Bottles default runner now based on Valve's Wine fork and Proton
Bottles is a thoroughly great application for managing Windows applications and games on Linux. It's fast moving and a new release is out with their new default runner called Soda, which is based on Valve's fork of Wine and Proton patches.
Direct3D to Vulkan layer DXVK version 1.10.2 is up with lots of fixes
DXVK is the translation tool used inside of Steam Play Proton that translates Direct3D 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan and a new release is out now with version 1.10.2.
Wine 7.12 is out now for improving Windows compatibility on Linux
Another two weeks have gone by so the Wine hackers have put out their latest development work with Wine 7.12 now available.
Proton and Wine updater ProtonUp-Qt now shows anti-cheat status
Another update to the free and open source app ProtonUp-Qt giving you a proper user interface for downloading GE-Proton, Luxtorpeda, Wine-GE and others for Steam Deck and Linux.
Windows compatibility layer Wine 7.11 is out now
The Windows compatibility layer that allows you to run various applications and games on Linux (and forms part of Steam Play Proton) has a new development release out with Wine 7.11.
Wine manager Bottles gets a bit of a makeover
Bottles, the fantastic and fast-moving free and open source application for managing the Wine compatibility layer has a new release out with a new code-name and a refreshed look.
Diablo Immortal works on Steam Deck, plus a fix for Battle.net being slow
Since Diablo Immortal is the hot new thing, I decided to attempt to give it a go on Steam Deck. Turns out the Battle.net launcher really hates some connections, here's a fix and a Diablo Immortal video.
Wine 7.10 rolls out with 56 bug fixes
Wine is the compatibility layer that allows you to run games and applications developed for Windows - on Linux (plus also macOS and BSD). A new biweekly development release is out now with Wine 7.10.
ProtonUp-Qt adds support for Wine manager app Bottles
ProtonUp-Qt, the fantastic tool to help you install various community builds of Wine and Proton like GE-Proton or Wine-GE on Linux and Steam Deck just added support for the Bottles application.
Windows compatibility layer Wine 7.9 is now available
Wine is the compatibility layer that allows you to run games and applications developed for Windows - on Linux (plus also macOS and BSD). It's a major part of what makes up Steam Play Proton and enables a ton of games to work on the Steam Deck.
XIVLauncher now on Linux, gets FINAL FANTASY XIV Online running on Steam Deck
While the newer official launcher for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is incredibly problematic with Steam Play Proton, a third-party launcher has recently come to Linux to help with that.
Wine 7.8 is out now with X11 and OSS drivers converted to PE
Wine is the compatibility layer that allows you to run games and applications developed for Windows - on Linux (plus also macOS and BSD). A new biweekly development release is out now with Wine 7.7.
Wine manager Bottles gets a UI refresh, developers now GNOME Foundation Members
Lots of news and excitement happening for Bottles, the free and open source application designed to help you manage various programs and games on Linux that need Wine.
Easy GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt now shows Steam Deck compatibility
ProtonUp-Qt is great. A very simple application that allows you to download extra compatibility layers for Linux desktops and the Steam Deck and now it's even better.
Wine 7.7 is out with more PE conversion work and theme additions
Wine is the compatibility layer that allows you to run games and applications developed for Windows - on Linux (plus also macOS and BSD). A new biweekly development release is out now with Wine 7.7.
Proton Experimental updated, fixes Resident Evil Revelations 2 for Steam Deck
Valve recently put up a new version of Proton Experimental, the compatibility layer that runs Windows games on Linux and the Steam Deck handheld.
Wine manager app Bottles adds a new Library mode, vkBasalt support
Bottles continues to mature as a way to manage installing applications and games with the compatibility layer Wine. A fresh release is out now showing off some UI improvements and new features.
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