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I want to install IE browser in ubuntu 10.10. I have done it using wine but its not working. Is there any possibility to install IE?

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what do you mean not working? which version IE and wine you are trying? Please include with your question if you find any error message. – Achu Jul 25 '11 at 7:20
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Whyyyyyyyyyyy!? – amphetamachine Jul 25 '11 at 8:23

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1) First a question - WHY do you want IE on Ubuntu?

2) If you install PlayOnLinux (a front end for Wine) you can install IE6 and/or IE7 under Wine.

3) Firefox can pretend to be IE it you use the add-on called "User Agent Switcher"

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Re 1) - I presume Kush is a web designer or front end developer, and consequently needs to know their work functions in IE. – Macha Jul 25 '11 at 10:44
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@Macha: Testing on WINE is not a substitute for testing IE on Windows. I've done it before but there are many unique issues with IE on WINE that are non-issues on it's native platform. Browser testing should be done in a virtual machine not an emulated platform. – Caleb Jul 26 '11 at 8:39
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You can use winetricks. You can also take a look at this page: http://wiki.winehq.org/FAQ#head-69ca5e820c6eef64196e1830bf7f09521c2a4843

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