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> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> Windows 7 is no longer supported. [v0.6.12](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/tag/v0.6.12) is the last version that will run on Windows 7. > Windows 7 is no longer supported. [v0.6.12](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/tag/v0.6.12) is the last version that will run on Windows 7.
> To keep using it set `"skip_self_update": true` in the `alterware-launcher.json` config file. > To keep using it, set `"skip_self_update": true` in the `alterware-launcher.json` config file.
> [!IMPORTANT] > [!IMPORTANT]
> ### Information for server owners: > ### Information for server owners:
> On Windows the launcher self-updates and restarts by spawning a new console. > On Windows, the launcher self-updates and restarts by spawning a new console.
> For automated processes, use `--skip-launcher-update` and manually download the latest launcher from [here](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher.exe). > For automated processes, use `--skip-launcher-update` and manually download the latest launcher from [here](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher.exe).
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### 🐧 Debian/Ubuntu (amd64/arm64) ### 🐧 Debian/Ubuntu (amd64/arm64)
1. You can download the game from Steam using either [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) or the official Steam desktop app. 1. Download the game from Steam using either [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) or the official Steam desktop app.
2. Follow the instructions provided in this [forum post](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/linux-debian-ubuntu-amd64-arm64-install-the-alterware-launcher-using-our-apt-repository/1117) to install the alterware-launcher using our self-hosted APT repository. 2. Follow the instructions provided in [this forum post](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/linux-debian-ubuntu-amd64-arm64-install-the-alterware-launcher-using-our-apt-repository/1117) to install the alterware-launcher using our self-hosted APT repository.
3. Once installed, run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files automatically. For updates, use the launcher from the terminal with the `--update` command-line argument as explained in [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343). 3. Once installed, run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files automatically.
> [!TIP]
> Use the `--update` command-line argument if you want to launch the game through Proton or other Wine versions instead of the default wine found in your path.
> [!NOTE] > [!NOTE]
> The steps above can be used for any Debian-based distribution that uses the APT package manager. > The steps above can be used for any Debian-based distribution that uses the APT package manager.
> [!NOTE]
> For more information on how to run the launcher on Linux, see [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343).
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### 🐧 Other Linux OS ### 🐧 Other Linux OS
1. Consult the Steam documentation to learn how to download the game from their servers. 1. Download the game from Steam using either [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) or the official Steam desktop app.
2. Visit the [latest release](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest) page for the AlterWare launcher and choose the release that matches your system requirements. 2. Download the [latest release](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest) corresponding to your system architecture.
3. Once installed, run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files automatically. For updates, use the launcher from the terminal with the `--update` command-line argument as explained in [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343). - Most likely you want [alterware-launcher-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz)
3. Unpack the archive and copy the `alterware-launcher` executable to your game directory.
- Alternatively, you can place it in your `PATH` so you can run it from anywhere. For example, in `/usr/local/bin/`
4. Make the launcher executable: `chmod +x alterware-launcher`
5. Run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files: `./alterware-launcher`
> [!TIP]
> Use the `--update` command-line argument if you want to launch the game through Proton or other Wine versions instead of the default wine found in your path.
> [!NOTE]
> For more information on how to run the launcher on Linux, see [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343).
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### 🍎 macOS ### 🍎 macOS
1. You can download the game from Steam using either [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) or the official Steam desktop app. 1. Download the game from Steam using either [SteamCMD](https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD) or the official Steam desktop app.
2. Download the [latest alterware-launcher](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher-universal-apple-darwin.tar.gz). 2. Download the [latest alterware-launcher](https://github.com/mxve/alterware-launcher/releases/latest/download/alterware-launcher-universal-apple-darwin.tar.gz).
3. Once installed, run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files automatically. For updates, use the launcher from the terminal with the `--update` command-line argument as explained in [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343). 3. Once installed, run the launcher from your game directory to download the client files automatically. For updates, use the launcher from the terminal with the `--update` command-line argument as explained in [this guide](https://forum.alterware.dev/t/all-clients-useful-info-for-running-our-mods-under-linux/343).
> [!WARNING] > [!CAUTION]
> Running the AlterWare launcher on macOS has not been officially tested. However, since WINE has a macOS port, it should theoretically be possible to run our clients on this platform. > Running the AlterWare launcher on macOS has not been officially tested. However, since WINE has a macOS port, it should theoretically be possible to run our clients on this platform.
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