Can I run Windows 7 Outlook from Ubuntu ?

[ronbarak]

Hi,

I read the Wine and Ubuntu documentation and searched on the web, but am unable to figure if the following is possible:

• I installed and run Ubuntu 10.04 as a file in Windows 7 (i.e., there no separate Linux partition).
• In Windows 7 I have Microsoft Outlook installed and working.

My question is:
Is it possible to run the Microsoft Outlook that is installed on Windows 7 from Ubuntu using Wine. Namely, can I avoid having to install Microsoft Outlook twice, once in Windows 7 and once in Wine on Ubuntu ?

Thanks,
Ron.

[Dave68]

The best answer I can give to your question is:

appdb(.)winehq(.)org

Run a Search through Wines App Database. If I remember correctly, Wine will let you run the Office Install Program, but I don't think it will actually run the Software.

Keep in mind, that there are plenty of Alternatives to Outlook within GNU/ Linux Distros. I believe Ubuntu and it's derivitives come with Thunderbird Pre-Installed.

What is it that you believe you can't do without in Outlook? It's a memory hog, and there are Task Managers, Calendars and email Client Alternatives within Linux itself.

OpenOffice is a fantastic replacement for Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

My Thought's and Some Questions,
Dave

[Bemk]

I'd say, try to stay away from wine as much as possible and go for solutions native to Linux. There are lots of options out there for you. Also wouldn't recommend using a Windows app, through wine, on the windows file system, as it can potentially corrupt the windows install.

You may try, but in my experience Wine always had problems.

[oz]

I'd say, try to stay away from wine as much as possible and go for solutions native to Linux.

Hello

I agree with Bemk and would add that Linux apps work best under Linux and Windows apps should be used under Windows. You could setup a dual-boot system for those times you feel you have no choice but to use a Windows app. I've never run into that issue myself, but we all have different needs.

Let us know how it all works out for you.

[Dave68]

I tried Wine, hoping I could run some of the Portable Apps I use on my ThumbDrive (PenDrive) like InfraRecorder and MD5SumChecker, but it didn't work so I figured I didn't need it after all.

The App Database continues to grow, but it seems like it is more geared to Gamer's, which I am not. I am a Productivity Type (Graphics, CAD) so Wine is virtually worthless to me. (Avatar via Inkscape and GIMP)

Why use a Windows Base when a large number of Linux Equivilants are available, and most are more efficient anyway.

"Linux Isn't Windows"

It's Better,

Dave