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title: Jagex Launcher and Linux
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tags: community
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layout: guide
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### Jagex Does it Again - The Jagex Launcher on Linux
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Taken from the [latest Jagex Launcher on Linux](https://help.jagex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/13413514881937-Downloading-the-Jagex-Launcher-on-Linux) FAQ:
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> How to install the Jagex Launcher using Linux.
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> **The Jagex launcher and Jagex Accounts will not be supported on the Linux OS.**
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> If you wish to continue playing on a Linux machine you will have to use a mechanism that enables Windows applications to operate. There are community projects available that you can try such as:
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> [TormStorm's jagex-launcher-linux project](https://github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux) on GitHub
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> This Reddit thread in r/2007scape discusses the process
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> A YouTube guide by c00k
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Right..
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{% include image.html
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url="/site/2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/enhancedSecurity.png"
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style="style='border: solid 4px seashell' width='25%'"
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description="In the name of security, users are instructed to go to a random Github page and download a workaround for the new, Jagex controlled launcher"
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%}
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**A Real FAQ**
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- What's the easiest way to use the Jagex launcher on Linux?
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Use the unofficial <a href="https://github.com/Adamcake/Bolt">Bolt</a> launcher - it handles everything for you!
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- Can you convert back to a normal account?
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No, it's a one-way conversion.
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- Does the Jagex launcher work on Linux?
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Yes, but it may break: <a href="https://github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux">github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux</a>
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- Does the Jagex Launcher enhance security?
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Yes, but if Jagex's primary motive was security, they would have made passwords case-sensitive, allowed bank pins on login, and made it so bank pins can't be disabled in less time than it takes to reach Customer Support
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- What's the real reason for the launcher?
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It likely has to do with them reducing risk by removing power from the community, as they're <a href="https://forum.2009scape.org/viewtopic.php? p=3080-jagex-being-sold-again-2023#p3080">trying to be sold</a> again.
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- Does the Jagex Launcher stop bots?
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Given bot clients are compatible with the launcher, and <a href="https://forum.2009scape.org/viewtopic.php?p=3092-jagex-being-sold-again-2023#p3092">overwhelming evidence</a> that Jagex doesn't care about bots, the answer is no.
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With the launcher being optional, some people say it's not a big deal. They would be
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correct, until you log out - at which point you get a free conversion!
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**Don't Log Out**
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{% include image.html
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url="/site/2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/dontLogOut.png"
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style="style='border: solid 4px seashell' width='100%'"
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%}
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**History**
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Despite Andrew Gower running the original Runescape servers on Linux, despite Java being designed for cross-architecture compatibility, despite 21 years of Runescape being playable on Linux and *BSDs, Jagex has finally pulled support for non-Windows and MacOS operating systems.
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{% include image.html
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url="/site/2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/gowerLinuxLauncher.png"
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style="style='border: solid 4px seashell' width='100%'"
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%}
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**Our Opinion**
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While Jagex is hard at work making the game harder to play for new users, downthecrop has been <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7XzV2OYPiA">expirimenting</a> with bringing back webclients for Rs2.
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Crazy what proper motives can do!
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Jagex has continuously blundered their way through hosting Runescape, and the community has saved it each time.
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While we are disappointed in Jagex's decision, we understand how profit driven companies work.
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The 2009scape team is grateful for the community that provides Linux support natively to people who want to play Runescape.
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In particular, we would like to give a shoutout to the following projects:
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- [OpenRSC](https://rsc.vet/) - 2001 & 2003 remake - Native Linux + Flatpak support
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- [2004scape](http://2004scape.org/) - 2004 remake - Native browser support
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- [2011scape](http://2011scape.com/) - 2011 remake - Native Linux support
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- [Darkan](http://darkan.org/) - 2012 remake - Native Linux + Snap support
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Discuss this on the [forums](https://forum.2009scape.org/viewtopic.php?p=3309-jagex-launcher-on-linux#p3309)
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