Actually, MPLAB IDE does not run under linux via WINE. However, the compiler itself and the linker (c:\mcc18\bin\mcc18.exe) do run perfectly under WINE! I'm using Quanta as the main development suite, and created buttons mapped to scripts to compile and link all files. I've even mapped a button to the linux loader Mike posted above in Quanta, so all development and downloading capability is in one application, rather than having to launch the IFI loader after compiling.
I haven't been able to test yet (since robot is in crate on way to Atlanta), but I'm assured by the documemtation on the sourceforge site that it's operable, and am happy at the prospect of the ability to program under linux
