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==Requirements== | ==Requirements== | ||
; [https://www.winehq.org Wine] | ; [https://www.winehq.org Wine] | ||
: | : A compatibility layer for running Windows applications on a Linux machine. For maximum convenience, it is recommended to install Wine directly from an official repository of the given Linux distribution (it is natively supported by a wide array of distros). Wine 5.5 was found to be capable of flawlessly running Oni and the AE Installer. | ||
; [https://wiki.winehq.org/Winetricks Winetricks] | ; [https://wiki.winehq.org/Winetricks Winetricks] | ||
: | : A helper app for configuring various parts of Wine-created compatibility environments. In some distros, Winetricks is installed alongside Wine itself. In other distros, it needs to be installed as a separate package. | ||
; A legacy Java Runtime Environment offline installer for the 32-bit (AKA x86) version of Windows XP | You'll also need this for the Anniversary Edition: | ||
: The maximum compatible version is '''7u65''' | ; A legacy Java Runtime Environment offline installer for the 32-bit (AKA x86) version of Windows XP | ||
: The maximum compatible version is '''7u65'''. An installer for 7u25 is still hosted [https://javadl.oracle.com/webapps/download/AutoDL?BundleId=78825 here]. | |||
==Preparing the Wine prefix== | ==Preparing the Wine prefix== | ||
# Open a Linux terminal and create a new Wine prefix (an instance of the Wine compatibility environment) by executing the following sequence of commands: | # Open a Linux terminal and create a new Wine prefix (an instance of the Wine compatibility environment) by executing the following sequence of commands: | ||
#: <code> export WINEARCH=win32 </code> | #: <code>export WINEARCH=win32</code> | ||
#: <code> export WINEPREFIX=/ | #: <code>export WINEPREFIX=/full/path/to/desired/location</code> (e.g. "~/Documents/Oni" or "~/Games/Oni") | ||
#: <code> winecfg </code> | #: <code>winecfg</code> | ||
# | # This creates a 32-bit Wine prefix in the requested folder and opens a "Wine configuration" GUI tool. In the GUI tool, under the "Applications" tab, change the target Windows version to "Windows XP". Then click on the OK button. | ||
# Still in the same terminal (with all the export symbols defined), run Winetricks script to execute the necessary configuration changes: | # Still in the same terminal (with all the export symbols defined), run Winetricks script to execute the necessary configuration changes: | ||
#: <code> winetricks corefonts msacm32 </code> | #: <code> winetricks corefonts msacm32 </code> | ||
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==Installing Oni== | ==Installing Oni== | ||
Skip to the next section if you have an existing installation of Oni. | |||
# Insert your Oni CD-ROM into the disc drive (if installing from the CD, 2001-style ^_^). | # Insert your Oni CD-ROM into the disc drive (if installing from the CD, 2001-style ^_^). | ||
# Open a Linux terminal, export the "Oni" prefix file, navigate to the folder with the contents of the mounted CD, and initiate the installation process. | # Open a Linux terminal, export the "Oni" prefix file, navigate to the folder with the contents of the mounted CD, and initiate the installation process. | ||
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==Installing AE Installer== | ==Installing AE Installer== | ||
This is a rather straightforward process. | This is a rather straightforward process which builds on an Oni installation. | ||
# Download the latest Windows version of the AE Installer from the Oni Mod Depot ([http://mods.oni2.net/node/79 click here]). | # Download the latest Windows version of the AE Installer from the Oni Mod Depot ([http://mods.oni2.net/node/79 click here]). | ||
# Open a Linux terminal, export the "Oni" prefix, navigate to the folder with the AE Installer, and initiate the installation process. | # Open a Linux terminal, export the "Oni" prefix, navigate to the folder with the AE Installer, and initiate the installation process. | ||