Electronic tax return: Install Elster under Linux
You can also easily create your electronic tax return with Elster under Linux. We show you how this works in this practical tip.
Install PlayOnLinux for your tax return with Elster
In order to be able to install the Elster Windows form under Linux, you must first download and install the "PlayOnLinux" software:
- To install "PlayOnLinux", first open a terminal. You can do this by right-clicking on your desktop> "Open Terminal".
- Now install the software with the command "sudo apt-get install playonlinux".
Install the Elster form for your tax return on Linux
After you have installed "PlayOnLinux", you only have to integrate the Elster form here. To do this, proceed as follows:
- Start "PlayOnLinux" in a new terminal with the command "playonlinux".
- Then click on "File" and then on "Install".
- In the menu with the possible applications you will find the entry "ElsterFormular" under the category "Office".
- Start the installation with a double click. All required components are installed during the installation.
- After the successful installation, you can select the Elster form in the main menu of "PlayOnLinux" and start it with a click on "Run".