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I have an old computer and decided to play with it. No IT background, just user experience.

I am using computer -extensively- (10+ hours every day).

I dedided to try Linux - Ubuntu (as a newbie friendly version of Linux).

However I struggle to launch crucial software, which is Office 365, UiPath robotic process automation software, Teachmaster vocabulary software, local accounting software from my country among others.

This is a serious issue for me and I dont believe Ubuntu hasnt solved it over the years. I googled a lot and after two days decided to ask here, because Ive found some workarounds like using LibreOffice instead of 365 (but I dont want to switch because of many reasons), I run process automation in UiPath daily, same with accounting soft.

Is there any way how to run those programs? I dont consider Wine (they dont support my soft) or VirtualBox an option (whats the point of switching to Ubuntu if I need to run Windows all the day inside it?)

Please help, because I could not find anything reasonable on the web and I just simply cannot believe that Ubuntu is unable to run omnipresent .exe format.

Thank you a lot.

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To get a .exe under Linux running, try Wine. If wine won't work, use a virtualization (preferred VirtualBox). As you don't want use these solution, my suggestion is to leave the 'old world'. Search for replacements.

  • crucial software

What did this software do? Just set a few parameters for your hard drive in a not transparent, proprietary way. Try f.ex. hdparm as replacement and learn how hard drives works. Then you don't have to struggle, If you'll switch to another vendor some time.

  • Office 365

This is a hard One. LibreOffice/OpenOffice will work for simple tasks. But if you are using Excel for real, it is itchy. Some tasks can be done with the online Version (https://portal.office.com). On the bright side, MS is developing a Teams Client for Linux, I think the Office will follow soon.

  • UiPath robotic process automation software

It is an enterprise solution. Most automation should be more or less easy replaceable by python/perl/bash/... But this is an own topic to discuss. If you need it for work: Your company should provide you a system.

  • Teachmaster vocabulary software

There are some vocabulary trainers available. Take a look at projects like Debian Edu, Edubuntu, ...

  • local accounting software from my country

Is there a Cloud Version?

  • among others.

... Just search for alternatives. Sometimes they are better.
Winamp -> Audacious
irfanview/acdsee -> geeqie icq/aol/msn/... -> pidgin
Adobe Photoshop -> GIMP/Inkscape (only for amateur use)
and so on.

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