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Can I run software (applications, binaries) for Intel-based Linux on PowerPC Linux?

April 26, 2017applications binaries Intel-based linux PowerPC run Software

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Can I run software (applications, binaries) for Intel-based Linux on PowerPC Linux?

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No. Programs compiled for Intel hardware (or any other processor) will not run on PowerPC-based Linux. If you can get the source code (which is frequently the case with Linux programs), you will most likely be able to compile the program on PowerPC Linux (even if you’re not a programmer). If the source code is not available for a program, then you’ll need to contact the group or company that developed the software and politely encourage them to make a version for Linux on the PowerPC.