Wineconf 2011 dates and location has been set

This years Wineconf 2011 will be held in Minneapolis Minnesota this year and hosted by CodeWeavers Inc. If you would like to help support Wineconf 2011 this would be a good time to make a donation to the WPF or purchase a product from Codeweavers.

Below is a copy of the announce e-mail that Jeremy White sent to the Wine Development mailing list.

Hi Folks,

We have made arrangements for this year's WineConf to happen in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday October 1 and Sunday October 2. Minneapolis is the little known other city of the Twin Cities across the river from our home town, St. Paul. I've put some preliminary information up on the Wiki: http://wiki.winehq.org/WineConf2011

We thought that this year it would be fun to stay in downtown Minneapolis, as there is quite a bit to do there.

Further, at that time of year, the weather has a good chance of being beautiful, so it will hopefully be a great time for all. I checked, and only very rarely has it been below freezing on October 1 . (Seriously, it's usually very nice. Really. Trust me).

If you are interested in WineConf, and have contributed to Wine, but are not sure if you can afford the travel costs, please write to me. The Wine Party Fund is used mostly to defray travel costs these days and we may be able to help.

Note that most further communication will happen on the wineconf mailing list; if you're interested, you should subscribe.

Hope to see you in Minneapolis!

Cheers,
Jeremy

CODEWEAVERS MARKS 15TH BIRTHDAY BY REVEALING BIRTHER VIDEO

Offers all software at price corresponding to day of the month: $15 on May 15, $16 on May 16, etc.
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (May 12, 2011) CodeWeavers, Inc., which provides the celebrated CrossOver software enabling Mac and Linux users to run Windows software on their computers without the need of a Microsoft license, this week marks its 15th birthday by releasing its birther video and offering its new CrossOver Bundle product at a price that corresponds with the day of the month.
Star-crossed hook-up at mega mall

 
As the birther video reveals, CodeWeavers was founded by CEO Jeremy White after witnessing the inception of a fiery romance between a Mac user and a PC devotee who met on a random Tuesday afternoon at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. With that passion—and seed capital White earned in a lawsuit he settled out of court after being rear-ended on I-35W by an over-caffeinated campaign volunteer for H. Ross Perot’s ill-fated ‘96 presidential campaign—the product known as CrossOver came to be.

“I’m incredibly proud of CrossOver, which has grown into a bright-eyed teenager,” said White as he sat at his desk attempting to dry his tears off the birthday card he was signing for his software. “Sure, he’s had his meltdowns and occasionally he’s done things I had no idea he could do. But, through it all he’s been a trusty alternative for individuals who want to run Windows applications on their computer without the drudgery and expense of buying a Microsoft license.

 
“So, to celebrate CodeWeavers birthday, we are rolling out our new CrossOver Bundle product—which contains both our CrossOver and CrossOver Games products in one neat package. And we’re offering it in a pricing structure that is not only incredibly affordable but also mind-bogglingly confusing.”
CrossOver price to correspond with day of month

 
Beginning May 15 and continuing through May 31, individuals can download the new CodeWeavers Bundle product at a price that corresponds with the day of the month. Normally a $49.95 value, individuals can buy the software for $15 on May 15, $16 on May 16, $17 on May 17, and onward through May 31. Full details can be found here.

Special $15,000 Platinum Edition includes free shirt, book and more
Additionally, from May 15 through May 31, individuals can purchase a truly exclusive CodeWeavers Platinum Edition version of the software for $15,000. For this reasonable price, individuals receive:

• One copy of CrossOver Bundle
• Lifetime tech support from the customer’s own personalized “Support Ninja”
• Round trip airfare (coach class) from anywhere on the planet to CodeWeavers’ Global Headquarters in the sprawling megalopolis of St. Paul, MN.
• Three night’s stay at a Day’s Inn, mere blocks from aforementioned Global Headquarters
• Dinner with Jeremy White at Psycho Suzi’s Motor Lounge, a Minneapolis tiki bar as seen on TV
• Free general admission ticket to a Saint Paul Saints baseball game (assuming they’re playing when you’re here)
• Autographed 8x10 photo of Jeremy White
• 1-Day unpaid internship in the CodeWeavers department of your choice.
• A wolf moon shirt at one size smaller than your regular size
• Your very own copy of How to Avoid Huge Ships

For more information, visit www.CodeWeavers.com.

About CodeWeavers
Founded in 1996 as a general software consultancy, CodeWeavers focuses on the development of Wine – the core technology found in all of its CrossOver products. The company's goal is to bring expanded market opportunities for Windows software developers by making it easier, faster and more painless to port Windows software to Linux. CodeWeavers is recognized as a leader in open-source Windows porting technology, and maintains development offices in Minnesota, the United Kingdom and elsewhere around the world. The company is privately held. For more information about CodeWeavers, log on to www.CodeWeavers.com.

CrossOver Platinum Edition is now available

To celebrate CodeWeavers' 15th Birthday, we've rolled out our finest product ever: CrossOver Platinum Edition! CrossOver Platinum encapsulates the very best of what it means to be a part of the CodeWeavers family. It's not just software; it's a lifestyle!

Windows Compatibility, and a Hell of a Lot More!

CrossOver Platinum comes with the following components:

• One copy of CrossOver Bundle!
• Lifetime support from your own personal Support Ninja!
• Round trip airfare from anywhere on the planet to CodeWeavers' offices!
• 3 nights stay at the deliciously down-scale Day's Inn, located mere blocks from CodeWeavers' Global Headquarters!
• Dinner with Jeremy White, our fearless CEO, at Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge (as seen on TV). To be honest, it's more than likely that the rest of CodeWeavers will come along, too: Suzi's fruity rum drinks are to die for!
• Free tickets to a Saint Paul Saints baseball game (assuming they're playing when you're here).
• Autographed 8x10 photo of Jeremy White.
• 1 Day unpaid internship in the CodeWeavers department of your choice (if you're smart, you'll pick Marketing. They have the margarita machine).
• Your very own wolf moon shirt.
• Your very own (refurbished or used) Denon AKDL1 Dedicated Link Cable.
• Your very own copy of “How to Avoid Huge Ships”.

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CodeWeavers Turns 15!

it only seems like yesterday... (sniffle)...
Yes, in May 1996, Jeremy White took the plunge and founded CodeWeavers, and then rolled out our product, CrossOver. Watch as he reminisces about that fateful day, as well as the details of the 15th Birthday Sale we're having, starting May 15, 2011.

Did We Mention We're Having a Sale?

That's right! Starting May 15, 2011, we'll be selling our CrossOver Bundle product (normally $49.95) for just $15. On the 16th, it'll be $16; on the 17th, $17; and so on for the remainder of May! So come on down and help us celebrate our 15th Birthday, and save yourself some big bucks in the process!

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Exclusive Platinum Edition (While Supplies Last!)

During our Birthday Sale, we'll also be offering our awesomely exclusive CrossOver Platinum product. For the discerning CrossOver user, this takes your CrossOver experience to an entirely new level. Read the details right here!

Baseball Mogul 2012 Simulation Game Can Run on Mac & Linux

You have always wanted to be a general manager of a baseball team, but unfortunately for you getting there takes a lot more than just pure baseball passion. Secretly, you know that your number crunching and baseball knowledge match those of successful GMs like the Yankees' Brian Cashman, the Red Sox's Theo Epstein and Oakland's Billy Beane just check your fantasy baseball stats. What's a fan (and aspiring GM) to do?

The next best thing to actually being a baseball GM is to play one on TV Mac or Linux. And with such love of the game, you already know that Baseball Mogul has been the number 1 best selling baseball simulation game for the last four years. Baseball Mogul 2011 is for Windows only. Ugh! You have reached another obstacle in your baseball career. Is this strike two for your GM hopes and dreams?

Get ready to buy yourself some peanuts and cracker jacks! You've just hit a home run! With CrossOver Games, you can play Baseball Mogul 2012 on Mac or Linux. CrossOver Games let you run windows programs, such as Baseball Mogul 2012, on Mac and Linux. No rebooting. No virtual machine. No windows license.

Learn how easy it is to install Baseball Mogul 2012 with CrossOver Games by watching our instructional video. Then download our FREE trial. And when you free trial expires, be sure to come back to this page to receive an exclusive 25% off CrossOver Games!