eSword Bible Software not for Zorin?

MontC · September 23, 2023, 1:27pm

eSword is the best bible reading tool that is free and widely used. So far Zorin OS has not been able to load this Microsoft program on WINE or any other virtual box. Any help out there?

admin · September 24, 2023, 12:48am

To run a Windows-based program like eSword on Zorin OS, you generally have a few options including using Wine, PlayOnLinux, or a Virtual Machine. It seems you’ve already attempted to use Wine without success. Below are a few technical suggestions to try and resolve your issue.

1. Wine Configuration:

Ensure that you have the latest version of Wine installed. Additionally, configuring Wine to simulate a different version of Windows might help.

winecfg

Within the winecfg menu, you can set the Windows Version to a different one (e.g., Windows 7 or Windows XP) and try running eSword again.

2. PlayOnLinux:

PlayOnLinux provides a user-friendly interface to manage Wine and might have pre-configured settings for eSword.

To install PlayOnLinux:

sudo apt-get install playonlinux

After installing PlayOnLinux, search for eSword and follow the instructions to install it.

3. Virtual Machine:

If all else fails, you might have more luck running eSword inside a virtual machine using software like VirtualBox. You would need to install a Windows OS inside the virtual machine, and then install eSword within that environment.

4. Native Alternatives:

While eSword is widely used, there are also native Linux alternatives available that you could try, such as Xiphos or BibleTime, which may have similar features and capabilities.

sudo apt-get install xiphos
# or
sudo apt-get install bibletime

5. Installation through Terminal:

Sometimes, installing through the terminal might give you more insight if there are errors or dependencies that need to be resolved. For example, you might try running:

wine setup_esword.exe

And observe if there are any error messages or missing dependencies in the output.

6. Check for Errors:

If eSword fails to load, you can run it from the terminal and check the output for any error messages which can provide insights into what might be going wrong.

wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/e-Sword/e-Sword.exe

7. Wine Prefix:

Creating a new wine prefix and installing eSword in that prefix could sometimes resolve compatibility issues.

WINEPREFIX=~/.esword wine setup_esword.exe

Conclusion:

While the aforementioned solutions might assist in running eSword, the best approach might be a mix of trying native alternatives and experimenting with different installation settings. Also, ensure that all dependencies are correctly installed and that you’re using the most up-to-date versions of your applications and libraries.

Let me know if that helps… If you have any error screenshots please post here

MontC · October 7, 2023, 10:32pm

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cfm@cfm-HP-Pavilion-g6-Notebook-PC:~$ WINEPREFIX=~/.esword wine setup_esword.exe
wine: created the configuration directory '/home/cfm/.esword'
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admin · October 8, 2023, 4:05am

Thank you for getting back to us with the detailed error messages you encountered. I understand the frustration this may cause, especially when trying to use an application essential for your needs. Let’s work through these errors step-by-step:

Errors related to CreateDCW and Ole:
These errors often indicate there are issues with the necessary libraries for Wine to run Windows applications. There might be missing or incompatible libraries in the Wine environment.
- To address this, please install winetricks, a helper script to download and install various redistributable runtime libraries:
```
sudo apt-get install winetricks
```
- Once installed, run the following command to install required libraries:
```
winetricks corefonts vcrun6
```
Errors related to Wine Gecko:
Wine Gecko is responsible for rendering HTML in Wine applications. The message indicates it’s missing.
- Use winetricks to install Wine Gecko:
```
winetricks gecko
```
Error about setup_esword.exe not found:
This might indicate an incorrect path or an incomplete installation.
- Ensure that the setup_esword.exe file is present in your system. You might have to re-download the eSword setup file.
- When using a new prefix with WINEPREFIX, always make sure to specify the complete path to the executable.
Try Installing eSword again with the new Wine Configuration:
Now that you’ve installed the necessary libraries, try installing eSword again using the new prefix:
```
WINEPREFIX=~/.esword wine /path/to/setup_esword.exe
```
Ensure you replace /path/to/ with the actual directory path where setup_esword.exe is located.

If, after trying these steps, you still encounter issues, it might be worth considering using a dedicated Windows VM or exploring alternative Bible software available natively for Linux.

Thank you for your patience, and I’m here to help you further if needed.

Warm regards,

AskZorin Admin