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What is Linux Poker?

"Linux Poker refers to playing online poker games via the computers using Linux operating system."

Can A Linux User Play Poker Online????

Players who have Linux operating systems on their computers have many options to play online poker online. However, here will talk about three of the most popular ways:

1) Find an "Instant Play" or "No Download" Linux Poker Site

2) Install Wine on Your Computers

3) Perform a 'Dual Boot"

How to use these options to play poker on Linux Poker Sites?

Using An Instant Play / Java Applet / Flash Plugin:

You can play poker on your linux machines by installing Java / Flash Plugin on your computers. Now you simply need to click on the "Instant Play" or "No Download" button located on the home page of the poker website and start playing your favorite online poker games instantly. Important Note: Not all the Linux Poker Sites offer the same features and functions like the windows version have.

Installing WINE on Your Linux

You can enjoy playing your favorite poker games by installing "WINE" on their Linux machines. Wine is a free software program which allows Linux users to operate windows based programs on their Linux machines. Important Note: Although WINE is a good option to play pokeron your Linux machine but many players have experienced the sound issues or lack of features. But you don't need to worry, an option of Instant Play / Java Applet / Flash Plugin is always there.

Dual Booting Your Linux Machine

Another option of playing poker on your Linux is to perform a dual boot, through which you operate both windows and Linux on the same operating system, but not at the same time. Important Note: Loss of files is the biggest drawback of dual booting. Hence, we recommend you to take back up of your PC before using this method.