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Before we install Wine, open up your browser (if using Ubuntu, this will be '''Firefox''') and go to this URL:
Before we install Wine, open up your browser (if using Ubuntu, this will be '''Firefox''') and go to this URL:
<pre>http://www.eveonline.com/download/?fallback=1&</pre>  
<pre>http://www.eveonline.com/download/?fallback=1&</pre>  
[[File:Offline.png]]


to download the Windows offline version of EVE while we configure Wine in the meantime.
to download the Windows offline version of EVE while we configure Wine in the meantime.
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In the search box, type in "Restricted" and install '''Ubuntu Restricted Drivers'''. You may need to put in your password.
In the search box, type in "Restricted" and install '''Ubuntu Restricted Drivers'''. You may need to put in your password.
[[File:Restricted.png]]


== Installing and configuring Wine ==
== Installing and configuring Wine ==
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<pre> sudo apt-get update</pre>
<pre> sudo apt-get update</pre>
A lot of text will scroll up; you'll know when its done when the terminal allows you to type in commands again.
A lot of text will scroll up; you'll know when its done when the terminal allows you to type in commands again.
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Now that the repositories are updated, we'll need to update this software that is currently installed on the system. This step is essential:
Now that the repositories are updated, we'll need to update this software that is currently installed on the system. This step is essential:
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[[File:Wine4.png]] [[File:Wine5.png]]
[[File:Wine4.png]] [[File:Wine5.png]]
This will open the all-too-familiar Installation Wizard. Accept all defaults ("Next", "I agree", "Install"). Once it completes, '''uncheck the "Run EVE Online" box before clicking Finish''':


[[File:Wine6.png]]
[[File:Wine6.png]]


This will open the all-too-familiar Installation Wizard. Accept all defaults ("Next", "I agree", "Install"). Once it completes, '''uncheck the "Run EVE Online" box before clicking Finish''':
[[File:EVELocation.png]]