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Tower Poker is an established and reputable online poker site that offers downloadable software for Mac OS and Windows, in addition to an Instant Play version that runs straight from a compatible web browser. If you're a Linux user, you'll have the option of running the Instant Play version of Tower Poker, or the Windows version through a Windows emulator. Both versions have their own advantages and disadvantages, and smart poker players will try both before deciding which to stick with.

Tower Poker Linux Installation

If you'd like to install a downloadable version of Tower Poker on your computer and play without the assistance of a web browser, you'll first need to install a Windows emulation program. The most popular of these is Wine, a free Windows emulator that can be installed under the latest Linux operating system versions. Wine is a well-known program that might already exist on your Linux computer, especially if you'd had the need to run Windows programs in the past. To install Wine, follow these instructions:

• 1. Open up Synaptic on your Linux computer.
• 2. Open the Settings menu.
• 3. Click on Repositories.
• 4. Find the Universe option and enable it by clicking on it. Note that it may already be enabled by default.
• 5. Search for Wine to find the latest version.
• 6. Click on Wine and click Apply.
• 7. This will cause your computer to start downloading Wine. Once the download completes, it should automatically install on your computer. Make sure to save it in the Applications folder.

Your computer is now ready to handle Tower Poker, along with virtually any other Windows program you wish to run. To install Tower Poker, direct your browser to TowerGaming.com and click the Poker tab located in the upper portion of the screen. Click Download Now on the following page, and be sure to select the Windows downloadable version of Tower Poker. When prompted to select a destination folder, select Wine under Applications. If you haven't already, now is the time to create a real money account at Tower Poker.

Tower Poker Linux Instant Play

Although the aforementioned process isn't complicated, some users will still prefer to run the Instant Play version of Tower Poker. The latter option will save on hard drive space, and allow you to jump into the action faster than if you'd downloaded Wine and Tower Poker. Some of the features found in the downloadable version of Tower Poker Linux are disabled, such as multitabling. However, users looking for a basic real money poker experience will certain find a lot to like about the Instant Play version of Tower Poker Linux.