Running RadioDJ On Linux/Wine?
Q: Will RadioDJ free radio automation software run under .wine on Linux?
A: Not at present and yes you can quote me on that!
Don't believe us then feel free to test the theory out at your own risk!
If you manage to get .NET installed there is no guarantee RadioDJ will work properly on .wine
RadioDJ v2.x.x requires .NET 3.5 and 4.8
Even IF the database setup tool runs and you get RadioDJ fired up the program will constantly throw up errors at you.
This is what happened last time I tried running RadioDJ under .wine
I used to test when I saw an update for .wine or MONO and got frustrated at the same error messages everytime.
I tested again recently and couldn't even get Wine/Winetricks to install correctly on an 64bit Ubuntu Studio.
Users claim to have RadioDJ running on Wine but when you ask those users HOW they did it they never come back to explain the steps requiredIt makes me suspicious as to wether those users are being truthful
I won't be testing .wine again it's all too much of a ball ache to configure and get running.
If you run Linux you can easily get RadioDJ to work in a Virtual environment
I ran Windows 10 in a virtual machine (VMWARE) with 4GB of RAM on a machine that had 16GB onboard. Everything worked as anticipated
You can find out more about VMWare Here
Tip: Don't expect to learn how VMware player works in the space of 5 minutes.
If you're in any doubt as to how work a virtual machine then feel free to read the documentation on the VMware website
It's really not as scary as it sounds.
Providing your PC has enough RAM & a decent processor then there is absolutely no reason a virtual machine shouldn't work.
You should be able to run RadioDJ on a Virtual machine with as little as 2GB of RAM.
RadioDJ runs on Windows 7/8/10/11
When you have your OS installed and running then you can move onto installing RadioDJ.
Install the MySQL database you can find an easy to install SQL program Here
A tutorial on installing the SQL server can be found Here
If the audio isn't working on the virtual machine then you will have to use VoiceMeeter The Virtual mixing Console.
Alternatively you can use Virtual audio cables which elimnates the need for a soundcard.
If the MySQL server and VAC/Voicemeeter are installed and working then move onto the Installation of RadioDJ
Reasons to Use RadioDJ:
- Once installed it's stable and works for days/weeks without needing to keep an eye on it
- Great Music library support add as many categories & subcategories you require
- RadioDJ doesn't require online activations or registration keys
- RadioDJ sounds Professional with the BASS sound engine
- RadioDJ is 100% FREE and has ZERO restrictions on what YOU use it for
- The Database is really stable. Plus RadioDJ comes with a Database Backup Tool
- Easy to manage Playlists, Rotations & Events for all your automation needs
- Great Technical Support should something go wrong with your installation via the Forums
- Customisable Interface with the Color Editor
Once RadioDJ is successfully installed. You can move onto Importing tracks from the options menu.
If everything went to plan you should now have a working copy of RadioDJ on VMware player.
January 2022: Someone suggested ReactOS as an operating system that RadioDJ MIGHT work on.
I've just tested that theory and SADLY I cannot even get the Database (MySQL) to Install.
Despite trying to install the .NET & Visual basic components I get run time errors when I try the database setup tool.
Nice Suggestion but sadly for me its a NO GO. Slackware was also a no go couldn't get Virtualbox to recognise the .iso installer.
Until I see a Video of RadioDJ in action on Linux I'm still sceptical
Update 30th March 2023:
A RadioDJ user confirmed RadioDJ will NOT work on Linux even with the new .NET features.
I have tried several days ago on Ubuntu it did not work
I'm not sure RadioDJ will ever be compatiable on Linux TBH