There is something similar to VB for Linux, that is RealBASIC but it is not
so easy as VB. Also, there is Gambas, but it does not make standalone
executables as RealBASIC does.
 As far as I know, VB does not run in Wine (I have tried that several times)
and the programs made in VB do not run in Wine.
 A really useful BASIcvariant for Linux is FreeBASIC. It is awesome ! And it
also makes standalone executables.