So here we are, FINALLY ready to release the much anticipated new branding AND CrossOver 20 for macOS, Linux AND Chrome OS.

We're rebels. We're misfits. But mostly, we're software liberators.

Peace!

Copied from: CodeWeavers Blog[www.codeweavers.com]

Yesterday, Valve announced a new feature in Steam Play that allows Windows titles to run on the Linux version of Steam using Wine.

We have been working directly with Valve for two years on this effort, and the launch yesterday was one of the most joyful days of my career, for a variety of reasons. First, the personal – my sons both grew up using Linux. My older son graduated from college, got a job, and eventually bought a Windows PC so he could play his favorite games. My younger son is still in college, and he remains a die hard Linux user. Last night, he was able to install and run the few Windows games he craved on his Linux laptop.

Second, the professional – I have long felt that computer games are the key to any successful computer operating system. Sure, you absolutely need to be able to do productive work on your computer, but your heart is not in it until you can play. Without that joy, Linux, and the variety of Linux based operating systems (e.g. SteamOS, ChromeOS) are going to struggle to claim a meaningful share of the market. Valve has been providing amazing support for gaming on Linux for many years now, and we are proud to join them in expanding the range of high quality games that are available to Linux users.

This still remains a long, hard journey, but perhaps this marks the beginning of the mythical Year Of The Linux Desktop.

I hope that Proton[github.com] brings you as much joy as it has brought me. And now excuse me, I have some, er, testing, to do...

- Jeremy White

SAINT PAUL, Minn (December 12, 2016) — CodeWeavers, Inc., developer of CrossOver—the easiest, fastest way to run Windows software on Mac and Linux—announced today the release of CrossOver 16. With CrossOver 16, you can run thousands of Windows software titles, without the need for a Windows OS license.

CrossOver 16 supports Microsoft Office 2013 on both macOS and Linux. This brings the convenience, ease, and interoperability of the full featured, modern Office suite to our Linux and macOS customers.

CrossOver 16 is the first version of CrossOver to support 64-bit Windows applications, with automatic install recipes for a few popular titles already. CrossOver 16 also incorporates code from the upcoming Wine 2.0 release, the open-source technology that allows Windows applications to be run on Unix. The net effect is that CrossOver 16 users will be able to run many more Windows applications, with enhancements to their performance and graphics.

CrossOver 16 is immediately available at www.codeweavers.com.

Wondering if your favorite Windows software title will run under CrossOver? Visit www.codeweavers.com/compatibility to find out.

About CodeWeavers

Founded in 1996 as a general software consultancy, CodeWeavers focuses on the development of Wine – the core technology found in all of its CrossOver products. The company’s goal is to bring expanded market opportunities for Windows software developers by making it easier, faster and more painless to port Windows software to Linux. CodeWeavers is recognized as a leader in open-source Windows porting technology, and maintains development offices in Minnesota, the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the world. The company is privately held. For more information about CodeWeavers, see www.codeweavers.com.

Twenty years ago this month, a fresh faced, much younger version of Jeremy White started CodeWeavers. He had four goals:

Do important and challenging work
Work with people he respects
Have fun at work
Make lots of money

CodeWeavers has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams on the first three points. The jury is still out on the fourth point. Turns out making money when you give the bulk of your work away poses a real challenge. 😊

Read more on the Official Blog Post.[www.codeweavers.com]

Now with performance enhanced graphics!

CrossOver 13 will include the Command Stream patches. This work improves game framerates by 20-40% in many cases on both Linux and Mac systems.

In other cases, it makes your games love you more!

If you're part of our beta testing team, come join us!