[SOLVED] .exe files

[seanksg]

Is it at all possible to install programs that use .exe files on Ubuntu?

[lisati]

.exe files are usually designed for MS-DOS or Windows, and won't run without help with Ubuntu.

If it's a "self-extracting archive", you can sometimes use the "unzip" command from the terminal. Otherwise you might be able to use it with the help with a program called Wine. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine for more information

[seanksg]

.exe files are usually designed for MS-DOS or Windows, and won't run without help with Ubuntu.

If it's a "self-extracting archive", you can sometimes use the "unzip" command from the terminal. Otherwise you might be able to use it with the help with a program called Wine. See https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wine for more information

How do I know if it's a self-extracting archive?

[lisati]

How do I know if it's a self-extracting archive?
Most of the "exe" files I've ever had aren't.....

[seanksg]

I'll take your word for it. Thanks.