Installing software

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Having been impressed with Zorin, I have switched almost all the Win11 computers in my house to Zorin. I have everything working except for one little thing...

Installing the Linux version of AppleWin from GitHub - audetto/AppleWin: Apple II emulator for Linux · GitHub

I managed to install the Windows version in Zorin on one of my test computers, but that isn't ideal. It would be nice to use the Linux version.

There are two Apple II emulators listed in Software, microm8 and xkegs, but the installation fails for both. It would be nice to see the Linux version of AppleWin listed in Software.

I kinda want to figure this out myself, but I don't know where to start. Can anyone suggest a resource which would help guide a new user through the process of installing software in Linux? Everything I find online has been helpful, but it always seems like there's a preamble I have missed which would fill in the gaps.

Thank you.

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First you want to install build-essential which contain the most common tools for compiling. When compiling you need (in most cases) to install the -dev version of the required libs that is shown in the requirement list.

Use the command apt search to find the libs.

eg.
apt search build-essential

to install one of the libs
sudo apt install [insert lib or tool]

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Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'll follow your instructions soon.

Do you have any suggestions for books about Linux? I've seen many titles online. It would be nice to support Zorin, or someone directly involved.

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Hi, Still a work in progress, but you can download the Unofficial Manual for Zorin 18 Core that I wrote from here:

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Thank you. I am checking it out right now.