WinBoat 0.8.7 released
A new version, WinBoat 0.8.7, has been released, offering users an even more seamless experience when running Windows applications on their Linux desktops in a Docker container.
The tool's elegant interface allows for a native-like experience, seamlessly integrating Windows into the Linux environment. With automated installs and support for a wide range of Windows programs, from productivity tools to entertainment software, WinBoat enables users to access their favorite commercial Windows applications, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, directly on their Linux desktop while maintaining full compatibility.
One of the standout features of WinBoat is its ability to integrate with the Linux filesystem, allowing users to easily share files between their Linux and Windows environments. The tool also supports smart card pass-through and resource monitoring, giving users even more flexibility when working with Windows applications in a Docker container.
The latest version, 0.8.7, includes several significant updates that enhance user experience and functionality. Users can now specify the installation location of WinBoat, eliminating the need for space in the /var directory. The tool will also remember its window position and size when closed, providing users with a more personalized experience.
In addition to these features, the development team has added relog instructions to the Docker group prerequisites and provided an option for multi-monitor users to configure their display settings. Users can now choose between creating separate displays for each monitor or stretching the display across all monitors.
To ensure user safety, a warning has been added when sharing the home folder during installation, emphasizing the possible risks involved. Furthermore, the development team has removed the prerequisite for the ip_tables and iptable_nat modules, as they are not essential except for network discovery. A convenient shortcut on the desktop now provides users with quick access to their Linux files.
The development team has also migrated most of the Electron scripts and files from JavaScript (JS) and CommonJS (CJS) to TypeScript (TS) and ECMAScript Modules (ESM), improving code quality and performance. Additionally, CPU threads have been updated to physical cores everywhere, as this is what QEMU/KVM expects.
WinBoat Release v0.8.7
Release v0.8.7
