<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
How do I run a Windows application on Linux?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
There are several ways to run Windows applications on Linux:

1. Wine: Wine is an open-source compatibility layer that allows Linux users to run Windows applications.

2. Virtual Machine: You can install a virtual machine software like VirtualBox, VMware, or Hyper-V, and install Windows operating system as a virtual machine on Linux. Then you can run Windows applications inside the virtual machine.

3. Cross-platform software: If the Windows application has a cross-platform version available, you can simply install and run it on Linux.

4. Remote desktop: If you have a Windows computer, you can use remote desktop applications like xrdp, Remmina, or VNC to access and run Windows applications from your Linux computer.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Thanks! The specific Linux terminal I'm working on has limited access to the internet, so offline solutions are best for my purposes, which of your suggestions work best without needing an internet connection?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Options 1 to 3 can be used without having an internet connections, assuming it is possible to install the applications once with internet connection. Option 4 requires a constant connection to the other machine.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Can you please provide a step by step by guide in a simple language for this? I am new to Linux and I don't know where to run the "command" (please provide the guide in bullet points for better readability)<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Sure, I can provide you step-by-step guide how to install Wine to run Windows applications on Linux. The following guide is for Ubuntu Linux, but can be also run on other Debian-based distros:
* Open your application list and find an app called "terminal" or "console".
* Type in command: "sudo apt update && sudo apt install wine64". Replace wine64 with wine32 if your system is 32-bit
* Provide your password if asked for
* Wait for it to install. After that, you'll find an app called "Wine" on your applications list.

Please note, that this guide is for Debian-based distros. If your Linux is not Debian-based, then you have to replace "apt" with proper packet manager like pacman on Arch, yum or dnf for RedHat and Fedora, zypper of OpenSuse, etc.<|im_end|>