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I like to use Linux all the time. Unfortunately, often you need to use Windows to do all sorts of tasks. This is particularly galling when a publicly funded institution such as a University requires you to use Windows to run software that is needed for the course. If you're doing a course in statistics, for example, you might be required to use Minitab.
Fortunately, you can use Minitab on Linux. If it comes on a CD, mount the CD and explore it. There will be a file called something like 'SETUP.EXE'. Execute it with wine:
wine /mnt/cdrom/Setup.exeThis should install Minitab on your fake 'c' drive. Then you can run it doing something like:
wine ~/.wine/c/Program Files/MTBWINST/MTB12ST.EXE On my system, I was relieved to find that Minitab runs flawlessly. That's one less reason to boot into Windows!
