Overview

Oracle Linux

Stacks108

Followers106

Votes3

Wine

Stacks35

Followers38

Votes0

GitHub Stars3.7K

Forks1.2K

Oracle Linux vs Wine: What are the differences?

# Introduction

**1. Compatibility**: Oracle Linux is a Linux distribution, while Wine is a compatibility layer that allows running Windows applications on non-Windows operating systems.
**2. Purpose**: Oracle Linux is designed to be a stable and reliable operating system for enterprise use, while Wine is focused on providing compatibility for running Windows programs on Linux.
**3. Licensing**: Oracle Linux is a commercial product with support options available for purchase, while Wine is open-source software distributed under the MIT license.
**4. Kernel Integration**: Oracle Linux uses the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK) optimized for Oracle software, whereas Wine does not require modifications to the Linux kernel.
**5. Performance**: Running applications natively on Oracle Linux typically provides better performance compared to using Wine as an intermediary layer for running Windows programs.
**6. Support for Applications**: While Oracle Linux offers extensive support for various enterprise applications, Wine may have limitations in compatibility with certain Windows software due to differences in system architecture.

In Summary, Oracle Linux and Wine differ in compatibility, purpose, licensing, kernel integration, performance, and support for applications.

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Detailed Comparison

Oracle Linux	Wine
The Oracle Cloud offers complete SaaS application suites for ERP, HCM and CX, plus best-in-class database Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) from data centers throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more informati...	It is a free and open-source compatibility layer that aims to allow computer programs developed for Microsoft Windows to run on Unix-like operating systems. Wine also provides a software library, known as Winelib, against which developers can compile Windows applications to help port them to Unix-like systems.
-	X11-based graphics allows remote display to any X terminal; MacOS and Android based graphics support; X11, TrueType (.ttf/.ttc) and Windows Bitmap (.fon) Fonts; Support for DirectX based games and applications (Direct3D support up to DX11); Support for OpenGL based games and applications
Statistics
GitHub Stars -	GitHub Stars 3.7K
GitHub Forks -	GitHub Forks 1.2K
Stacks 108	Stacks 35
Followers 106	Followers 38
Votes 3	Votes 0
Pros & Cons
Pros 1 Many installation choices 1 Good for server systems 1 Has a Enterprise variant Cons 1 Not many average users use it	No community feedback yet
Integrations
No integrations available	Linux macOS Windows Bugzilla

What are some alternatives to Oracle Linux, Wine?

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning ‘humanity to others’. It also means ‘I am what I am because of who we all are’. The Ubuntu operating system brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the world of computers.

Debian

Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.

Arch Linux

A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.

Fedora

Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that provides users with access to the latest free and open source software, in a stable, secure and easy to manage form. Fedora is the largest of many free software creations of the Fedora Project. Because of its predominance, the word "Fedora" is often used interchangeably to mean both the Fedora Project and the Fedora operating system.

Linux Mint

The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and comfortable operating system which is both powerful and easy to use.

CentOS

The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused on delivering a robust open source ecosystem. For users, we offer a consistent manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For open source communities, we offer a solid, predictable base to build upon, along with extensive resources to build, test, release, and maintain their code.

Linux

A clone of the operating system Unix, written from scratch by Linus Torvalds with assistance from a loosely-knit team of hackers across the Net. It aims towards POSIX and Single UNIX Specification compliance.

CoreOS

It is designed for security, consistency, and reliability. Instead of installing packages via yum or apt, it uses Linux containers to manage your services at a higher level of abstraction. A single service's code and all dependencies are packaged within a container that can be run on one or many machines.

Gentoo Linux

It is a free operating system based on either Linux or FreeBSD that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need.