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What’s the difference between Windows and UNIX implementation of the tracert/traceroute tool?

Basically UNIX variants uses the UDP protocol and choose a destination port >33434 or higher, whereas the Windows implementation sends an ICMP echo request directly.

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Can I play Windows games on Linux?

It is possible to run some videogames by choosing the below sofware:

  • Wine (https://www.winehq.org).
  • CrossOver (https://www.codeweavers.com/products/)
  • Playonlinux (https://www.playonlinux.com)