Wine (software)Wine is a compatibility layer to allow application software and computer games developed for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-likeoperating systems. Wine is free and open-source software and is predominantly written using black-box testingreverse engineering, to avoid copyright issues. Wine is primarily developed for Linux, macOS and FreeBSD. Developers can compile Windows applications against WineLib to help port them to Unix-like systems.
Android (operating system)Operating system for mobile devicesLinux distributionAndroid is an operating system developed by Google, designed primarily for smartphones and tablets (touchscreen-based mobile devices originally; later for other devices, such as TVs and PCs), based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
Linux distributionA Linux distribution, often abbreviated as distro, is an operating system that includes the Linux kernel for its kernel functions. Although the term does not imply product distribution per se, a distro, if distributed on its own, is often obtained via a website intended specifically for the purpose.
Steam (service)Video game distribution platformSteam is a digital distribution platform for PC games by the American video game studio Valve. It was launched as a software client in September 2003 to provide video game updates automatically for Valve's games and expanded to distributing third-party titles in late 2005. Steam offers various features, such as game server matchmaking with Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) measures, social networking, and game streaming services.
Linux on embedded systemsThe Linux operating system is prevalent in embedded systems. As of 2024, developer surveys and industry reports find that Embedded Linux is used in 44%-46% of embedded systems. Due to its versatility, its large community of developers, as well as its adaptability to devices with size and power constraints, Linux is a popular choice for devices used in edge computing and autonomous systems.Team Fortress 2Team Fortress 2 is a 2007 multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation. It is the sequel to the 1996 Team Fortress mod for Quake and the 1999 game Team Fortress Classic. It was released in October 2007 as part of The Orange Box for Windows and the Xbox 360, and was ported to the PlayStation 3 in December 2007.Dota 2Dota 2 is a 2013 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game by Valve. The game is a sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA), a community-created mod for Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos. Dota 2 is played in matches between two teams of five players, with each team occupying and defending their own separate base on the map.
Video games and LinuxPlaying video games on Linux-based operating systemsLinux-based operating systems can be used for playing video games. Because fewer games natively support the Linux kernel than Windows, various software has been made to run Windows games, software, and programs, such as Wine, Cedega, DXVK, and Proton, and managers such as Lutris and PlayOnLinux.
Free softwareFree software or libre software sometimes known as freedom-respecting software is computer software distributed under free software licenses that allow users to run the software for any purpose as well as to study, change, and distribute it and any adapted versions.
Real-time computingReal-time computing (RTC) is the computer science term for hardware and software systems subject to a "real-time constraint", for example, from event to system response. Real-time programs must guarantee response within specified time constraints, often referred to as "deadlines". The term "real-time" is also used in simulation to mean that the simulation's clock runs at the same speed as a real clock.
FirefoxWeb browser made by MozillaPreview release(s)[±]Written inC++, JavaScript, HTML, C, Rust, and othersEnginesGecko, Quantum, and SpiderMonkey; WebKit on iOS/iPadOSOperating systemHaikuLinuxOracle SolarisOpenIndianamacOS Catalina or laterWindows 10 or laterWindows Server 2016 or laterAndroid Oreo or lateriOS 15 or lateriPadOS 15 or laterIncluded withVarious Unix-like operating systemsAvailable in97 languagesTypeWeb browserLicenseMPL 2.0Websitefirefox.comRepositorygithub.com/mozilla-firefox/firefoxMozilla Firefox, or simply Firefox, is a free and open-sourceweb browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, the Mozilla Corporation.
Computer architectureIn computer science and computer engineering, a computer architecture is the conceptual design and operational structure of a computer system that define how component parts are organized and interact to execute programs efficiently. It is often a general description that ignores precise implementation details. It covers the instruction set architecture, CPU microarchitecture, memory, and input/output systems.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.