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If you are using Linux Mint and some other Distros then direct install of Calibre, Viber, Waterfox and maybe LibreOffice can be needed. Avoid Snap and Flatpack versions of programs in the Software Manager.
Last few times the Software Manager only installed 64 bit WINE, which is almost pointless. Virtually all non-game Windows legacy stuff that actually works on WINE and that you'd actually want, needs 32 bit WINE. Uninstall the 64 bit, add an environment variable or two and then use apt-get.
There about four ways to install from the distros/repositories. You can also add repositories and there are many ways to add non distro/repository applications. The least friendly I ever encountered was Joyce/PCW8512 emulator that required old tool chain parts and a build from source. Though it works. Even a 3" drive if you have a real 3.5" floppy controller (warning, +5V and +12V are reversed on 3" drives!)
It's no problem using unofficial sources if they include their own dependencies.
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