I have a DVD copy of Civilization 4 v1.61 and have followed the instructions on dozens of sites that say:
Well, when I click cancel on the DirectX install dialog (It pops up and then I click cancel), the dialog closes and the installation asks me if I am sure I want to exit set up. No reopens the dialog and Yes closes the installation.1. Install.
2. Cancel DirectX
3. Have fun
Thanks in advance and sorry if I posted this in the wrong place or something.
EDIT:
Used winetricks to install directx. My install is running as I write this.