Wine (Wine Is Not an Emulator), a software which allows Linux users to run Windows applications, has reached version 1.7.47, bringing changes such as text drawing support in Direct2D or the introduction of an implementation for HID (Human Interface Devices).

The main changes in this release, according to the changelog:

• Text drawing in Direct2D.
• Support for the new thread pool API.
• Toolbar state saving.
• Beginnings of an implementation for proper HID support.
• Support for file objects in device drivers.
• Various bug fixes.