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Cannot get game to run

Every time I try to start the game, I get a message saying "the program has encountered a serious problem and needs to shut down". Is there some trick to getting it to work, or is only compatible with older versions of Crossover Games (I use version 10.1.2)?

Also, my OS is Leopard.

If you're still around, please try installing it in a Windows 2000 bottle. After it's installed, open the bottle manager, select the bottle you installed it to, go to Control Panel -> Wine Configuration -> Graphics, and check "Emulate a virtual desktop". With these settings SimCity 3000 Unlimited Edition works perfectly for me on Linux. I think it will also work with other SimCity 3000 editions and on OS X, but I have no way to test this.

I made a CrossTie to automate these tweaks. Once it's approved by the CodeWeavers ninjas, SimCity 3000 should "just work" in CrossOver without having to make these changes manually.

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