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  • #1
  • First Post: May 26, 2010 11:15am May 26, 2010 11:15am
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a FX broker whose trading platform works well with my OS, Ubuntu (a popular linux based distro). So far I've tried MBT and FOREX.com. Something is off when i try to use their web-based platform, and the downloads, well WINE has its limits. Any input would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
nkfb
  • #2
  • May 26, 2010 11:57am May 26, 2010 11:57am
I am on linux using oanda's platform without problems. Though any java platform should work...

you could try virtualbox running windows as a guest OS, so you can use standard windows apps if you need that for whatever broker. Worked well for me when I was using ninja.
  • #3
  • May 26, 2010 12:29pm May 26, 2010 12:29pm
Oanda
Interactive Brokers
Currenex

All of them run natively on Linux.

For charting I recommend ProRealTime ($50 monthly fee)
Netdania is usable also (free)

Charting packages that work well through wine: QuoteTracker, Amibroker, SierraChart, MT4

I have run all of them without any problems.
  • #4
  • May 26, 2010 12:36pm May 26, 2010 12:36pm
yes prorealtime is great as well for charting, heavier on system resource then that of oanda, but still pretty light and very good. Haven't tried netdania.

CNX runs fantastic with no problems.
  • #5
  • May 26, 2010 9:05pm May 26, 2010 9:05pm
Thanks for the advice guys. I think i'll go with oanda.
  • #6
  • May 27, 2010 11:47am May 27, 2010 11:47am
Quoting notoriouskfb
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a FX broker whose trading platform works well with my OS, Ubuntu (a popular linux based distro). So far I've tried MBT and FOREX.com. Something is off when i try to use their web-based platform, and the downloads, well WINE has its limits. Any input would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
nkfb
as it turns out the problems i was having with MBT and forex.com's web-based platforms were an adblock issue and thus user error. my bad. I'm very happy with oanda's platform and look forward to funding my account as soon as they approve my documents.
  • #7
  • May 27, 2010 4:36pm May 27, 2010 4:36pm
You can use MT4 via wine with the right DLLs and Fonts copied over. Google it and you should find what you need. Apart from that you can use any java based platform although you need to be sure to use Sun's java and not the open alternatives as they don't run Oanda's very well from my experience so probably don't play too nice with other java based ones.
  • #8
  • Jun 24, 2010 10:19pm Jun 24, 2010 10:19pm
Quoting notoriouskfb
as it turns out the problems i was having with MBT and forex.com's web-based platforms were an adblock issue and thus user error. my bad. I'm very happy with oanda's platform and look forward to funding my account as soon as they approve my documents.
would you mind telling me how to fix it (adblock issue and thus user error) i'm having the same issues (ubuntu 10)
  • #9
  • Nov 7, 2010 12:28pm Nov 7, 2010 12:28pm
You need to disable the ad block plug in for Firefox.
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  • #10
  • Nov 8, 2010 10:53am Nov 8, 2010 10:53am
That is a good idea. Oanda is the best market maker you can find. Don't listen to the bitches, they're on the competition's payroll.

Quoting notoriouskfb
Thanks for the advice guys. I think i'll go with oanda.
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  • #11
  • Nov 8, 2010 5:23pm Nov 8, 2010 5:23pm
I run Linux on side of my Windows 7 OS (Dual Boot). Linux runs great only Dual Core 4Gig Ram system.

I was unable to find a native Linux trading/charting app. The only solutions I use are Web, Flash, and Java based app. I use:

GFT Web Trading w/ Flash charting
Oanda Java Trading
Interactive Brokers Java Trading w/ ProRealTime Java Charts.
FreeStockCharts.com (Flash based)
  • #12
  • Nov 8, 2010 10:56pm Nov 8, 2010 10:56pm
Quoting Jhig
I run Linux on side of my Windows 7 OS (Dual Boot). Linux runs great only Dual Core 4Gig Ram system.

I was unable to find a native Linux trading/charting app. The only solutions I use are Web, Flash, and Java based app. I use:

GFT Web Trading w/ Flash charting
Oanda Java Trading
Interactive Brokers Java Trading w/ ProRealTime Java Charts.
FreeStockCharts.com (Flash based)
Have you tried MT4 under wine?
  • #13
  • Nov 9, 2010 5:29am Nov 9, 2010 5:29am
Quoting oakmonster
Have you tried MT4 under wine?
Can you make the StrategyTester runnable?
I ended up using VirtualBox and it seems fine.
  • #14
  • Nov 9, 2010 9:49am Nov 9, 2010 9:49am
Do you think you are limiting your trading ability by using Linux? I'm just wondering with all the trading tools and applications being windows based, are you trading with one hand tied behind your back by limiting yourslef to Linux apps? Or do you feel that you have everything you need?

I'm just wondering what a Linux trader thinks about this.

thank you,
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  • #15
  • Nov 10, 2010 2:46am Nov 10, 2010 2:46am
Quoting apue
Can you make the StrategyTester runnable?
I ended up using VirtualBox and it seems fine.
Yes it is fully functional. Make sure you have the mfcxx.dll dlls copied to the right place and it should be fine. I used dlls from a winxp installation since I have 32bit linux installed if that helps.


Quoting BarrySDCA
Do you think you are limiting your trading ability by using Linux? I'm just wondering with all the trading tools and applications being windows based, are you trading with one hand tied behind your back by limiting yourslef to Linux apps? Or do you feel that you have everything you need?

I'm just wondering what a Linux trader thinks about this.

thank you,
Linux is more productive. Less popups from virus checkers and whatnot. Actually you don't need virus checkers at all! When I used to use windows I lost count of the times when the virus checker decided to run a system scan just as I needed MT4 to be responsive

Actually for most office needs, Linux is a better choice than windows. If you need to play games or you run apps with no linux native version (like photoshop) or the windows version doesn't run under wine, windows is a better choice.

I use both java based and MT4 platforms on my Linux machine and I don't see any need for running windows at all at the moment. For the times I need windows I always have a winxp install running in a virtualbox VM so I don't need to boot into windows at all.
  • #16
  • Nov 11, 2010 3:36am Nov 11, 2010 3:36am
Quoting oakmonster
Yes it is fully functional. Make sure you have the mfcxx.dll dlls copied to the right place and it should be fine. I used dlls from a winxp installation since I have 32bit linux installed if that helps.

Great. you're talking about MT4 right? I'm using ubuntu 64bit and should it work ?
  • #17
  • Nov 11, 2010 3:12pm Nov 11, 2010 3:12pm
Quoting oakmonster
Yes it is fully functional. Make sure you have the mfcxx.dll dlls copied to the right place and it should be fine. I used dlls from a winxp installation since I have 32bit linux installed if that helps.
I have tried many times and many dll versions and never succeeded. You seem to be the first person who has ever claimed to have it fully functional! I (and many others) would be very interested which exact version of wine and which versions of the mentioned dlls you are using.

My problems are:
* date ranges for a backtest cannot be set (or will be ignored)
* color settings for an indicator or EA cannot be selected with the mouse (and also not with the keyboard).
* some other minor (but uncritical) problems with reaching certain things with the mouse.

The backtester problem is the show-stopper for me. It forces me to waste a few hundred MB for a virtualbox VM.
  • #18
  • Nov 11, 2010 4:42pm Nov 11, 2010 4:42pm
Quoting BarrySDCA
Do you think you are limiting your trading ability by using Linux? I'm just wondering with all the trading tools and applications being windows based, are you trading with one hand tied behind your back by limiting yourslef to Linux apps? Or do you feel that you have everything you need?

I'm just wondering what a Linux trader thinks about this.

thank you,
It basically depends on your trading style.

I use Oanda which is supported under Linux and am fine with the default indicators. I don't need any specialty indicators to trade, so for me the answer would be no.

I don't care for MT4 personally and don't need to backtest my system.

I use a fairly basic trading system, so I don't need custom indicators.

Most platforms supported under Linux currently have a good array of basic indicators.

But, like I said, to each his own.
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  • #19
  • Nov 11, 2010 7:51pm Nov 11, 2010 7:51pm
Quoting apue
Great. you're talking about MT4 right? I'm using ubuntu 64bit and should it work ?
Yes it should work. Use the DLLs from 64bit WIN7 if you can. Not sure if the 32bit ones will do for you.

Quoting 7bit
I have tried many times and many dll versions and never succeeded. You seem to be the first person who has ever claimed to have it fully functional! I (and many others) would be very interested which exact version of wine and which versions of the mentioned dlls you are using.
WINE 1.3.6 on 32 bit Sabayon Linux

The DLLs were pulled from a WINXP SP3 install. Not sure what versions they are.

Quoting 7bit
My problems are:
* date ranges for a backtest cannot be set (or will be ignored)
* color settings for an indicator or EA cannot be selected with the mouse (and also not with the keyboard).
* some other minor (but uncritical) problems with reaching certain things with the mouse.
1) Works for me so I don't know what your problem is there sorry.

2) There is a workaround. Select the setting you can't change by clicking, and press F2 to change it.

3) Such as?

Quoting 7bit
The backtester problem is the show-stopper for me. It forces me to waste a few hundred MB for a virtualbox VM.
If the VM works for you, continue to do so
  • #20
  • Nov 11, 2010 10:25pm Nov 11, 2010 10:25pm
make sure you keep those DLL's updated. without them it will be like running outdated windows and just as vulnerable.
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