Mac Software In Ubuntu?

**Tlon** · October 29th, 2008

My workstation at home is a Ubuntu box, but I've got a Mac for work. There are some Mac-only apps that are simply phenomenally clever. While there are multiple solutions to the dilemma of running Windows apps on Ubuntu, I haven't come across any that I know of for running Mac apps. Even though I understand the economics involved, I'm still surprised about this, because the heritage of OSX and Linux makes it seem like it should be a lot easier feat to accomplish than getting Win apps to work. Am I missing something here?

**fatality_uk** · October 29th, 2008

Contains swearing. Apologies if offends anyone

But make the point

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFAJDbV9Vfs

**SunnyRabbiera** · October 29th, 2008

yeh currently there isnt a "wine for OSX apps", its just a major priority right now

**earthpigg** · October 29th, 2008

well, in the case of my computer - linux does look exactly like os x

(well, some days. right now my 'theme' is just a random collection of a bunch of theme parts thrown together into some unholy abomination.)

**billgoldberg** · October 29th, 2008

Originally Posted by Tlon

My workstation at home is a Ubuntu box, but I've got a Mac for work. There are some Mac-only apps that are simply phenomenally clever. While there are multiple solutions to the dilemma of running Windows apps on Ubuntu, I haven't come across any that I know of for running Mac apps. Even though I understand the economics involved, I'm still surprised about this, because the heritage of OSX and Linux makes it seem like it should be a lot easier feat to accomplish than getting Win apps to work. Am I missing something here?

If you tell us what kind of programs you are looking for, we might provide alternatives.