EQ7 on Linux?
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EQ7 on Linux?
I had EQ7 on my Windows laptop. My hard drive crashed so my son installed a new hard drive. I haven't been able to load Windows as I live in the country and the download takes so long (and my internet connection blinks on and off). My son loaded Linux on the new hard drive and I like it, but can't get EQ7 to work. Does anyone know how to get EQ7 to run on Linux? I went on the EQ website and they sell a "patch" to make the Windows version run on a Mac or a Mac version on Windows, but nothing for Linux. Help!
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Linux often has Windows emulators... have your son install one... run the emulator and see if it will recognize the program... otherwise, go to Staples.com and get a cheap refurbished computer, usually less than $150 for a decent model that will easily run EQ7
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Yes, look for an emulator. Also, if Penny says it won't work, don't take that as a final answer. She may not really know for certain. She told me that I wouldn't be able to use old original BLOCKBASE blocks with EQ7 and I found a way to do it pretty easily.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#6
this is interesting! i have wanted to upgrade from eq6 to eq7 but just haven't gotten around to it yet. i have always prefered blockbase to the eq library. could you pm me on how you got the two to work together? summer's almost over & i'll be inside on my pc & sewing machine again soon. looking forward to aquireing & using eq7 but i must be able to access blockbase with it! thanks
#7
You didn't say what version of Windows you want to install. For older versions (before 10) you can probably find a copy of the Windows files very cheaply, if you have the product key from your original Windows installation. Here's an example for Windows 7 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/WINDOWS-7-En...1%26rkt%3D1%26
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I have WINE installed, but it won't run EQ7. I contacted tech service for EQ and they just told me EQ7 will not work on Linux. I may have to go back to windows. Until then, I'll see if I can find another emulator.
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