i tried the client under Wine (but not a linux person).. the client installed and the interface and tables opened, but the headers weren't showing up (table, game, stakes, players, ect)
Thanks very much folks, I may actually have a few hours to fuck around with this tonight depending on the breaks. I guess I've now got two potential avenues to try. Next step is to make a guess as to which of these routes is going to be less onerous (any suggestions?).
Install windows in virtual box also free.