WinBoat
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Runs Windows applications, individual apps, or full desktops inside Linux with native OS-level integration, sleek interface, advanced filesystem sharing, smartcard passthrough, and resource monitoring while supporting simple installation and ongoing feature updates.
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Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
Features
- Container Virtualization
- Virtualization
- Compatibility Layer
- Works Offline
- Ad-free
- No registration required
- No Tracking
- Dark Mode
Tags
- windows-virtual-machine
- windows-on-linux
WinBoat News & Activities
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Recent News
- POX published news article about WinBoat
WinBoat 0.9 adds Podman & UWP app support, and much more for running Windows apps on LinuxWinBoat 0.9 is now available, enhancing its core function for running Windows applications on Linux...
Recent activities
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WinBoat information
Developed by
TibixDev Licensing
Open Source (MIT) and Free product.Written in
Rating
Average rating of 4.5Alternatives
52 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Categories
Network & Admin, OS & Utilities, System & HardwareGitHub repository
- 18,728 Stars
- 495 Forks
- 282 Open Issues
- Updated
What is WinBoat?
Run Windows apps on 🐧 Linux with seamless integration.
Features:
- Elegant Interface: Sleek and intuitive interface that seamlessly integrates Windows into your Linux desktop environment, making it feel like a native experience
- Automated Installs: Simple installation process through our interface - pick your preferences & specs and let us handle the rest
- Run Any App: If it runs on Windows, it can run on WinBoat. Enjoy the full range of Windows applications as native OS-level windows in your Linux environment
- Full Windows Desktop: Access the complete Windows desktop experience when you need it, or run individual apps seamlessly integrated into your Linux workflow
- Filesystem Integration: Your home directory is mounted in Windows, allowing easy file sharing between the two systems without any hassle
- And many more: Smartcard passthrough, resource monitoring, and more features being added regularly
Comments and Reviews
great software with a promising future
Disgusting bloatware.
https://github.com/TibixDev/winboat?tab=readme-ov-file#prerequisites