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Wine - Software for Running Native Windows Applications

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A software package for Linux systems that makes it possible to install and run software written for Microsoft Windows.

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Schedule Reminder Pop-Up Messages with KAlarm

Thursday November 26, 2009

With KAlarm you can schedule an alarm message not only by setting a particular time, but alternatively by specifying the amount of time between now and when the alarm is supposed to occur. For example, if you put something on the stove that needs to cook for 20 minutes, you simply set the time interval to 20 minutes. You don't need to first figure out what time it is in 20 minutes and then enter that time as you would when using a calendar program.
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Opera 10.10 with Opera Unite

Tuesday November 24, 2009

The high-performance web browser Opera has been released in version 10.10, which now includes Opera Unite, a tool for sharing files and other content.

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Smokin' Guns Update

Saturday November 21, 2009

If you like the style of the old west as for example in Clint Eastwood's western movies, the Smokin' Guns first-person shooter game may be for you.
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CrossOver Games 8.1

Thursday November 19, 2009

CodeWeavers has released version 8.1 of CrossOver Games, codenamed Zombie Mallard. The major advancement of this version is that it supports Left4Dead 2, the sequel to Left4Dead. CodeWeavers justifies the hasty release with the heavy pressure from the Zombie community, eager to get their hands on the upgraded carnage.
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