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kernel
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linux support

Why not develop 1 java based suite that runs on ALL platforms?
Why developing 2 versions, pc and mac
When is the linux variant available for download?

After all.. Android=Linux
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Uliwooly
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It has been requested before, and back in the days there was only Pc software then bridge for Mac was released
kernel
Visitor

I know.. But wat did sony do? Nothing! Sitting back and collecting cash.
kernel
Visitor

I just figured it out on how to do this on virtualbox in linux and it works, but I shouldn't have to do this. It's far from stable so a proper backup is a must!
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Uliwooly
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Think about it, how many Xperia users use Linux as their primarily os
kernel
Visitor

More and more people every day, but probably i'm running linux on the z2 before sony launches an linuxversion of their 'companion'..
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Uliwooly
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I wouldn't count on a PCC for Linux. Just look at percentages
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Uliwooly
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usage_share_of_operating_systems

As you can see less than 2% and from that 2% how many are Xperia users, it's not going to happen