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DocumentationCrossOver Office Server Edition makes it possible to use Windows applications on a wide range of platforms, including Solaris Sparc systems. To do so, CrossOver Office Server Edition is split into two software packages: a server and a client.
The server package runs on Linux x86 systems and is responsible for the installation, execution and management of Windows applications. Then the client provides users with a simple and consistent interface for using the Windows applications from various platforms.
One benefit is that the client machines do not have to install or run any Windows software - you install once on the server, and then all the clients simply inherit the ability to run that software with no further action.
This User Guide deals exclusively with the client part of the above architecture. If you want information about how to install or manage Windows applications, please consult the CrossOver Office Server Edition User Guide.
CrossOver Client is easy to install, and requires a small footprint on the system. Its minimum requirements are as follows:
Because the Windows software installs and runs on the server, the memory and disk space requirements for the client are minimal. For the client system, you will need:
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An x86 system running Linux based on glibc 2.2 or greater, or a Sparc-based system running Solaris 8 or Solaris 9
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An X server. XRender support is recommended
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3MB of available disk space
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Ssh (OpenSSH version 3 or higher recommended)
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A network route between the client and server machine that permits Ssh traffic. (Connections slower than 1 Mbps may provide poor performance.)
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It is also recommended to have a web browser installed
For each user on the client system, you will need:
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About 1MB of available RAM
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The ability for that user to log into the server machine using an identical login name. This may be accomplished using duplicate accounts or NIS.