elementary / elementary/portals
Include Database That Recommends Alternatives to Windows Applications Based on a Downloaded Installer File
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- Vala
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Description
### Problem
New users may be confused the AppCenter ecosystem. They might try to download popular Windows programs directly from a website and be confused when the .exe or .msi does not launch.
### Proposal
Provide a database that explains why Windows executables don't work, similar to Zorin OS implementation.
"Zorin OS now comes with a built-in database that detects popular Windows installer files, so that the system can guide you through the installation process. If the system recognizes the .exe or .msi file you double-clicked on, it will automatically suggest you to install the app or game (or its closest alternative) from the recommended source, whether it’s a native package in the Software store or a Linux-optimized installer for a PC game in Lutris or Steam. It also provides you with a simple and informed option to install Windows App Support if you wish to run the Windows version of the app or game."
This could be a helpful feature for new users to the Linux ecosystem.
### Prior Art (Optional)
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