Running Legacy PowerBasic Apps on Linux Mint via WINE: A Hands-On Test

The creator of PowerBasic for Beginners has released the third installment in a series exploring whether PowerBasic Windows applications can run smoothly on Linux Mint using WINE. The video, published on April 14, 2026, demonstrates running a PowerBasic game simulation with graphical maps, comparing performance between native Windows and Linux Mint with WINE. The test also covers recompilation and debugging. The author clarifies that they are not affiliated with PowerBASIC but are a fan, and provides links to community resources. This ongoing experiment aims to help developers who rely on PowerBasic for legacy applications transition to Linux.