Linux and fitting software

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Has any one succeeded in running fitting software in Linux , using WINE?
 
Here's a clip from a DIY School Hearing Aids (v2.2) PDF File named (01 Free Hearing Aid Fitting Software);
  • Will the fitting software work on my computer? The best answer for this question is typically found in a document published by the manufacturer and named (System Requirements). Generally, the fitting software works only on Windows Systems, or on Apple/Mac computers under emulation (example: Parallels Desktop for Mac or the free Boot Camp) though emulation still requires Windows to be installed. This is important; Emulation is just the first hurdle! Please note a second hurdle. These newer ARM processors (M1, M2 and soon M3, which are mostly Apple and even a few non-Apple computers) lack drivers for the most popular hearing aid programming device (Noahlink Wireless or Noahlink Wireless 2). Note that we may have a workaround for this missing Noahlink Driver driver problem. Special thanks to @mobbdeepq for this demonstration of how to use → UTM emulation.
  • Some software (Oticon Genie2 2021 or later) may not support older legacy Windows 7.
  • For legacy software, it's important to have the latest/last legacy version. Why? The latest version may contain legacy models that were missing from previous intermediate versions. It may have bug fixes. It may even have firmware updates. Avoid intermediate legacy versions unless you have a specific reason to revert backwards.
  • For current/newer software, it is still important to have the latest version. The current/newer software comes with Updaters and the updater program typically runs in the Windows system tray and it prompts you to install the latest version when it is available and that may require a restart of your computer. Phonak Target has an "Updates" section on the first page that becomes highlighted to notify you of pending updates. Tip: You can click or right-click on the updater icons in your Windows Sys Tray for detailed status.
  • Opt out of any improved software options during installation to avoid additional communication with the manufacturer.
 
Thanks, I read the thread , indeed it gives some insight into the problems and work arounds of running software under emulators, it does help although I was thinking more of running under Linux with windows emulator (WINE). Linux of course being more "forgiving" and runs under many variants of hardware, So I am interested in others experiences if they had a go :)
 
Sorry, for my previous off-base previous post. I don't see why it cannot be emulated under Linux?
 
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I don't know of anyone who has used any hearing aid fitting software running under Linux with windows emulator (WINE)? Maybe you can be the first?
 
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