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            Jagex Launcher and Linux

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                            <h3 align="center">Jagex Does it Again - The Jagex Launcher on Linux</h3>

                            Taken from the <a
                              href="https://help.jagex.com/hc/en-gb/articles/13413514881937-Downloading-the-Jagex-Launcher-on-Linux">latest
                              Jagex Launcher on Linux</a> FAQ:

                            <blockquote>
                              How to install the Jagex Launcher using Linux.
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                              <b>The Jagex launcher and Jagex Accounts will not be supported on the Linux OS.</b>
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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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                              <a href="https://github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux">TormStorm's
                                jagex-launcher-linux project</a> 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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                              <img src="../2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/enhancedSecurity.png"
                                style="border: solid 4px seashell" width="25%" />
                              <figcaption>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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                            <b> A Real FAQ </b>
                            <ul>
                              What's the easiest way to use the Jagex launcher on Linux?
                              <li>Use the unofficial <a href="https://github.com/Adamcake/Bolt">Bolt</a> launcher - it handles everything for you!
                              </li>
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                              Can you convert back to a normal account?
                              <li>No, it's a one-way conversion.
                              </li>
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                              Does the Jagex launcher work on Linux?
                              <li>Yes, but it may break: <a
                                  href="https://github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux">github.com/TormStorm/jagex-launcher-linux</a>
                              </li>
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                              Does the Jagex Launcher enhance security?
                              <li>
                                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?
                              <li>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.
                              </li>
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                              Does the Jagex Launcher stop bots?
                              <li>
                                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.
                              </li>
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                            With the launcher being optional, some people say it's not a big deal. They would be
                            correct, until you log out - at which point you get a free conversion!

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                            <b> Don't Log Out </b>
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                              src="../2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/dontLogOut.png"
                              style="border: solid 4px seashell" width="99%" />
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                            <b>History</b>
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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 non-Windows and MacOS
                            operating systems.

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                              src="../2009scape-resources/img/community/jagex_launcher_linux/gowerLinuxLauncher.png"
                              style="border: solid 4px seashell" width="99%" />
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                            <b> Our Opinion </b>
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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. 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. While we are disappointed in Jagex's decision, we understand
                            how profit driven companies work.
                            The 2009scape team is
                            grateful for
                            the community that provides Linux support natively to people who want to play Runescape.
                            In
                            particular, we would like to give a shoutout to the following projects:

                            <ul>
                              <li>
                                <a href="https://rsc.vet/">OpenRSC</a> - 2001 & 2003 remake - Native Linux + Flatpak
                                support
                              </li>
                              <li>
                                <a href="http://2004scape.org/">2004scape</a> - 2004 remake - Native browser support
                              </li>
                              <li>
                                <a href="http://2011scape.com/">2011scape</a> - 2011 remake - Native Linux support
                              </li>
                              <li>
                                <a href="http://darkan.org/">Darkan</a> - 2012 remake - Native Linux + Snap support
                              </li>
                            </ul>

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                            Discuss this on the <a
                              href="https://forum.2009scape.org/viewtopic.php?p=3309-jagex-launcher-on-linux#p3309">forums</a>
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