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The end result I require is as follows: when I run an executable file on linux (from terminal or some gui), it must automatically be run by wine if it is a typical windows binary. i know how to set a program to run based on a files extention, but is it possible to do it based on type? in this case the windows format is PE32 Why would I want it this way? so I dont need to type e.g. "wine notepad" for the many commands in various dirs i need to execute

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Linux has mechanisms in place to launch executables according to their contents, through the binfmt_misc mechanism. Look here for the gory details. Chances are it is already set up for many executable types by your distribution, check in the "directory" /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc what is enabled.

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