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  • #21
  • Jul 23, 2010 11:43am Jul 23, 2010 11:43am
Quoting FrinkFX
This isn't really about programming but this is probably the most approprite forum.

Just got MT4 up and running in Ubuntu Linux! I'm too paranoid using windows these days with the numerous trojans/hackers/backdoors/rootkits and after wasting about 2 hours installing XP Again (!) because of AVG which is the worst antivirus software ever I finally got too pissed off with it all.

If anyone wants to know heres a quick how-to:

1. Install wine (sudo apt-get install wine), or install it from synaptic package manager

2. Copy MFC42.dll from c:windowssystem32...
Hi!
Just installed MT4.exe on Linux following the suggestions given here and elsewhere. But, there was a curious observation.

The candle at EURUSD15 2009.12.03 13:15 is a Doji (that is the OPEN and CLOSE values are same) with the value of 1.51170 when run under WindowsXP Home but under Linux (Ubuntu - Lucid Lynx version) it shows the OPEN value to be 1.51180 and the CLOSE value to be 1.51170. This is a one Pip difference--a small difference. Could there be bigger differences happening elsewhere? Can we trust to trade with this software on Linux?

Hope to see a reply to this.

Bye.
  • #22
  • Jul 24, 2010 4:27pm Jul 24, 2010 4:27pm
Quoting FrinkFX
This isn't really about programming but this is probably the most approprite forum.

Just got MT4 up and running in Ubuntu Linux! I'm too paranoid using windows these days with the numerous trojans/hackers/backdoors/rootkits and after wasting about 2 hours installing XP Again (!) because of AVG which is the worst antivirus software ever I finally got too pissed off with it all.

....

I hate to bring the bad news, but this configuration will not get you away from any windows exploits you mentioned. You are still using those core DLL's, which are what is patched in most windows updates.

to make it worse, most people running wine put themself at more risk because they never update these windows files, while other windows users get patched with windows updates.

in short...I would not do this on a live trading system. too many unknowns
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  • #23
  • Jul 24, 2010 9:05pm Jul 24, 2010 9:05pm
Quoting BarrySDCA
I hate to bring the bad news, but this configuration will not get you away from any windows exploits you mentioned. You are still using those core DLL's, which are what is patched in most windows updates.

to make it worse, most people running wine put themself at more risk because they never update these windows files, while other windows users get patched with windows updates.

in short...I would not do this on a live trading system. too many unknowns
I totally agree. I put firewall on my VPS server to protect it. And use phonefactor to get into my vps server as well...
  • #24
  • Jan 26, 2011 8:57am Jan 26, 2011 8:57am
I had to install windows on my laptop instead of ubuntu. Didn't manage to run it properly. It aint even running nice on windows, why bother with linux. Any failure, costs money.
May the Force be with You
  • #25
  • Edited 10:52am Jan 26, 2011 10:37am | Edited 10:52am
Quoting BarrySDCA
to make it worse, most people running wine put themself at more risk because they never update these windows files
There are no windows dll files in wine. All dlls that are part of wine are reimplemented from scratch and open sourced by the wine team. Its a complete¹ open source re-implementation of windows (the API, not the kernel) from scratch.

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¹ complete enough
  • #26
  • Jan 26, 2011 6:07pm Jan 26, 2011 6:07pm
Use wine just copy dll and will work i am using it on ubuntu 10
  • #27
  • Jan 28, 2011 4:22am Jan 28, 2011 4:22am
I've been using MT4 on Linux for a year straight now, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Please don't listen to the guy claiming Wine is more dangerous than Windows, he is either misinformed or doesn't understand how the technology works. This forum isn't the appropriate place for the debate, simply do your research and you will know the truth.
  • #28
  • Jan 28, 2011 6:09am Jan 28, 2011 6:09am
Quoting DodgeV83
I've been using MT4 on Linux for a year straight now, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Please don't listen to the guy claiming Wine is more dangerous than Windows, he is either misinformed or doesn't understand how the technology works. This forum isn't the appropriate place for the debate, simply do your research and you will know the truth.
I've been running Build 226 on wine almost non stop for a year. Has anybody been able to get build 229 to run under wine? on my installation it complains about a debugger (int 3), because of the new packing and checksum checking and general metaquotes unniceness.
  • #29
  • Jan 28, 2011 8:19am Jan 28, 2011 8:19am
Quoting pippero
I've been running Build 226 on wine almost non stop for a year. Has anybody been able to get build 229 to run under wine? on my installation it complains about a debugger (int 3), because of the new packing and checksum checking and general metaquotes unniceness.
Try the 229 from IBFX, its the one I'm using, maybe you'll have better luck.
  • #30
  • Jan 29, 2011 7:34am Jan 29, 2011 7:34am
Quoting pippero
I've been running Build 226 on wine almost non stop for a year. Has anybody been able to get build 229 to run under wine?
I have heard from people (did not try it myself) that using a newer (or different) wine version might help.
  • #31
  • Feb 2, 2011 1:19am Feb 2, 2011 1:19am
Give it a try, one click MT4 installation for Mac and Linux users.

http://www.codeweavers.com/compatibi...e/?app_id=2157
  • #32
  • Feb 7, 2011 10:08am Feb 7, 2011 10:08am
hi,
I noticed that MT4 under wine (Ubuntu 10.10) has some display errors with the trend lines.


It's not a big thing - but does anyone else have something similar?

Attached the indi and the picture difference.
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__Thanks__ MJ
  • #33
  • Feb 8, 2011 12:56am Feb 8, 2011 12:56am
Quoting M_j
hi,
I noticed that MT4 under wine (Ubuntu 10.10) has some display errors with the trend lines.


It's not a big thing - but does anyone else have something similar?

Attached the indi and the picture difference.
That's not a display problem at all. Change the "line_style" preferences on the indicator and it will go solid. Changing it to 6 made it go solid or me.
  • #34
  • Feb 8, 2011 2:30am Feb 8, 2011 2:30am
DodgeV83, Thanks a lot - I really appreciate it.
__Thanks__ MJ
  • #35
  • May 3, 2011 10:15pm May 3, 2011 10:15pm
As of the latest MT4 build, you also need msvcp60.dll

The instructions are now updated on my site
  • #36
  • Edited 8:57pm Jun 21, 2011 8:37pm | Edited 8:57pm
Hi, can you post a link to your site and also I do not have this /home/(your username)/.wine/drive_c/windows/system32 directory structure anywhere running Ubuntu 11.04 and Wine 1.3

Are there different instructions for this new version?
Thanks

EDIT: I think I found it using the "Browse C: drive" application
24 hours in a day – 24 bottles of beer in a case – Coincidence? I think not
  • #37
  • Jun 22, 2011 1:21am Jun 22, 2011 1:21am
Quoting matrixebiz
Hi, can you post a link to your site and also I do not have this /home/(your username)/.wine/drive_c/windows/system32 directory structure anywhere running Ubuntu 11.04 and Wine 1.3

Are there different instructions for this new version?
Thanks

EDIT: I think I found it using the "Browse C: drive" application
Are you new to Linux?

The .wine directory is hidden from view if you use the long way of file copying using nautilus. If you still want to do it that way, you can do a ctrl-h when you have your home folder open and hidden files and folders will appear.

It is still better to learn how to do things via the console. You will find it much faster and easier in the end.

Another thought... have you run winecfg yet? winecfg sets up the .wine directory structure.

Sorry I can't link to my site. It's against this forum's rules.

Hint: Rebatefx
  • #38
  • Jun 22, 2011 5:23pm Jun 22, 2011 5:23pm
Quoting jafar00
Are you new to Linux?

The .wine directory is hidden from view if you use the long way of file copying using nautilus. If you still want to do it that way, you can do a ctrl-h when you have your home folder open and hidden files and folders will appear.

It is still better to learn how to do things via the console. You will find it much faster and easier in the end.

Another thought... have you run winecfg yet? winecfg sets up the .wine directory structure.

Sorry I can't link to my site. It's against this forum's rules.

Hint: Rebatefx
Got it all working now. Thanks Love the new Ubuntu 11.04

Yes, new to Linux and thanks for the ctrl+h it was hidden
24 hours in a day – 24 bottles of beer in a case – Coincidence? I think not
  • #39
  • Jul 27, 2011 10:39am Jul 27, 2011 10:39am
My experience with this combination of technologies:

I recently installed metatrader4 (build 225 from Alpari) using wine and had no *major* issues with either installation or running it. However, I have not done thorough functional testing because I installed only 2 days ago (25.07.11).

System: Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal
Wine version 1.2.3 (because that's the latest *stable* version)

Couple of things I had to do before installing:
1. Run winecfg. This will create the .wine directory
2. Copy mfc42.dll from Windows to ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/system32. Copy fonts from Windows to linux (cant remember location details)

After installation, chmod +x all windows executable files.
Metatrader tried to update language packs (LiveUpdate.exe) but this screwed things up, so I installed Metatrader again but disabled LiveUpdate.exe

Observations: I notice that in StrategyTester the use date and visual mode controls seem semi-disabled. Ie, the visual control slider wont move but the speed of the run will change. Also, I *think* stop order lines on charts are not displayed correctly. I had a stoploss and buystop at the same level and they got triggered even though the price had not hit the lines yet.

I'm looking to resolve these issues before deactivating my Windows OS (Ubuntu is installed as wubi in a Windows partition on the same machine - gives me dual-boot)

P.S. - Those who imply wine is just as risky as Windows have completely missed the point of the advantages of Linux over Windows

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/10...ndows_viruses/
http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials...une-to-viruses
  • #40
  • Jul 28, 2011 5:21am Jul 28, 2011 5:21am
Quoting HarriFF
1. Run winecfg. This will create the .wine directory
2. Copy mfc42.dll from Windows to ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/system32. Copy fonts from Windows to linux (cant remember location details)
You also need msvcp60.dll or the updated terminal will fail. The fonts go in ~/.wine/drive_c/windows/Fonts.
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