If you want to update IL246 I do it on an old Windows xp box, then just copy the updated install to the linux machine with the network or a thumb-drive. As old as this sim is, it will never have native linux support.

Gentlemen,

Many thanks for the responses here, and apologies for my own late reply. It is a bit disappointing to hear that such a crossover is unlikely, but it's not unsurprising either. A man can still dream, right? :grin:

I will get around to playing with WINE one of these days, though I'm not sure when. Until then, there are other things to do.

...In any sense, it's better to have an answer than not - thanks!