Open up WineBottler, drag and drop the program into it and it will automatically create a bundle for the program to run on its own, complete with the original Windows icon. What’s more, WineBottler is surprisingly easy to use and almost fool-proof.Īfter you download WineBottler on your OSX or Linux computer, you will then need to download the Windows program of your choice. While browsing, I came across a brilliant little tool, WineBottler, that lets you run any Windows program as a standalone app inside OSX or Linux.
Given the sheer number of Windows users, it is a lot easier to find a Windows program that you are looking for, than an alternative for it on Mac or Linux. However, another major reason that people prefer Windows is the software options it offers.
Windows remains popular for several reasons, not the least of which is its ubiquity and price.