dimesio wrote: > > lite1979 wrote: > > I don't see why you're trying to run it under wine when pro-engineer works natively in linux. > > > > Probably because the company discontinued its Linux version in 2006. > http://www.mcadcentral.com/proe/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31759&PN=7&TPN=1 Only if it's the Linux version. This is an old copy (2001) of the student version which is only offered for windows. I am building this Linux machine to use in the garage. I thought it would be handy for some personal projects that I could just work right there. I figured that pre wildfire version worked on my old laptop that was no power monster back when I was in college, and that this Linux machine is plenty capable... Hardware wise. If anyone else has something to add please feel free. Thanks vitamin for your help so far. I haven't had a chance to try the last post. Ill let you know how I make out.