Can a DOS .exe be run on a linus OS?
If a DOS .exe can be run on a Linus OS how is it done?
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There is a package called dosbox that I have installed to specifically run old dos exe files under linux. If you are looking to run windows apps then the wine package is a good bet.
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The answer depends a lot on how you frame your question.
The way you asked the answer is No, GNU/Linux will not be able to execute .exe files
If you would ask if there are ways to execute binaries that were compiled for the MS-DOS operating system, well, Yes, there are emulators, see @nmgiffin's answer.
Computer says NO. You could try an emulator like Qemu and run dos within. Besides, there doesn't exist anything at all called "Linus OS", to the best of my knowledge.
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Asked: 2018-11-29 10:14:43 -0500
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It depends, generally you use wine, but results are variable depending on how some or complex the .exe. see https://www.linux.com/learn/how-insta... or similar to start and if you have a problem installing wine ask here, if it a config or run error perhaps winehq
If you do install dosbox and run your old dos app under it, you might want to be running under the older gnome-xorg desktop. Dosbox will run under Wayland but I have had issues with keyboard arrows not working and also the mouse looses context when moved away from the open window and no longer will respond properly.