mirkobrombin/raven
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What it is
Runs Windows applications on Linux without a virtual machine or Wine-style compatibility layers. Programs run natively on the CPU in a sandbox, with Raven answering system calls and graphics going to Wayland and Vulkan via DXVK and vkd3d-proton. Currently built from source.
Who it's for
Linux users who need to run Windows desktop applications and developers working on Windows compatibility layers
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cmake -S . -B build -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RelWithDebInfoFrom its README. Check it there before running it.
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