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Linux Linux 64bit runner

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Eisenhans

Eisenhans

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The linux runner being 32bit only has been a sore spot of GMS2 since its release - a 64bit runner has been on the roadmap for some time, but without any further details.

On Linux, 64bit is not only a matter of "I need it because I want to access more memory" - unlike windows, 64bit Linux distros typically cannot run 32bit binaries out of the box. One needs to bloat a whole 32bit subsystem into the installation, which is considered unclean, bloaty and generally bad form.

Yoyo seems to have gotten a whiff of the problem lately and are doing a twitter survey:
https://twitter.com/YoYoGames/status/923177610925899777

I encourage and urge each and every Linux developer to vote and make your voice be heard, the current situation must be resolved.
 
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The Sentient

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229 votes in total isn't really an overwhelming figure.

0.6% Linux (0.2% Ubuntu) market share isn't that impressive either.

I once wanted to distribute all OS's (like everyone else here). But the reality is, it's not work the hassle.
 
Eisenhans

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It's not about market share and whether or not a linux runner is viable. The runner does exist already ;) (and works comparatively well). It's just the wrong one.
 
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