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Running Windows applications on Linux can sometimes be challenging, but thanks to compatibility layers like Wine, many popular programs can be used without leaving Linux. However, managing Wine configurations manually can be confusing and time-consuming. That’s where Bottles comes in. Bottles provides an easy-to-use interface for creating and managing “bottles” — isolated environments where Windows software can run smoothly. In this article, we’ll go step by step through installing Bottles on FunOS, how to launch it, and how to uninstall it if needed.

What is Bottles?

Bottles is a modern graphical application designed to simplify running Windows software on Linux. It is built on top of Wine, DXVK, and other compatibility tools but provides a friendly interface so users don’t need to manually tweak complex configurations.

Some of Bottles’ key features include:

• Preconfigured environments (Gaming, Software, Custom) for different use cases.
• Dependency management to automatically install required libraries for applications.
• Version control to manage multiple versions of Wine.
• Isolated bottles so each program has its own configuration and does not interfere with others.

For FunOS users who want to run Windows software or games without leaving Linux, Bottles is a powerful and user-friendly solution.

How to Install Bottles on FunOS

Follow these steps to install Bottles on FunOS:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open the terminal in three different ways:

• Click Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Download the Bottles .deb File

Use the following command to download the latest Bottles .deb package directly from the official repository:

wget https://github.com/bottlesdevs/Bottles/releases/download/continuous-v1/bottles.0458cc87dbd02c7acae52873806b764ea288dfd9.deb

Step 3: Update the Package List

Before installing, refresh your system’s package list with:

sudo apt update

Step 4: Install Bottles

Now install the downloaded .deb package using:

sudo apt install ./bottles.*.deb

Step 5: Remove the Downloaded .deb File

Once installed, you can safely delete the .deb file to free up space:

rm -f bottles.*.deb

Step 6: Reload the Menu

To make Bottles appear in the application menu, reload the menu:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching Bottles

To start Bottles:

1. Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
2. Navigate to the System category.
3. Click Bottles to launch the application.

You can now create and manage bottles for your Windows applications.

How to Uninstall Bottles on FunOS

If you no longer need Bottles, you can uninstall it by following these steps:

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the terminal using one of the methods mentioned earlier.

Step 2: Remove Bottles

Run the following command to uninstall Bottles:

sudo apt remove --purge com.github.mirkobrombin.bottles

Step 3: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up any leftover packages that are no longer needed:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 4: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to delete all personal Bottles configurations and data, run:

rm -rf $HOME/.Bottles

Step 5: Reload the Menu

Finally, update the menu again:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

Bottles makes running Windows applications on FunOS simple and accessible, even for users who are new to Wine. With just a few commands, you can install Bottles, set up isolated environments, and start using your favorite Windows software alongside native Linux applications. If you ever need to uninstall it, FunOS also makes the process straightforward.

By installing Bottles, you gain a powerful tool that bridges the gap between Windows and Linux, making FunOS even more versatile for everyday use.