| Developer(s) | Lina Software |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 1.00 beta1 / October 15, 2009 |
| Written in | C, C++, Python |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Type | Compatibility layer |
| License | GNU General Public License v2 |
| Website | www.openlina.com (inactive) (archived version) |
LINA was a piece of open-source software that enabled users to run applications compiled for Linux under Windows and Mac OS X with a native look and feel. [1] Version 1.00 beta1 was released in October 2009 and was available at the Open Lina web site. However, that domain is now up for sale.
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