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Date/Time: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:12:54 +0000
Post From: Native Support for Linux. Will This Ever Come?
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No, it is never about money: IMO the issue is certainly about money i.e
One thing that we have learned over the years, is money (referring to large amounts of money) is rarely a solution to anything. That applies to so many things in this world. Or if it is an issue, a lot less money is probably needed, to accomplish something and if a project is worth investing in and makes sense, there will be people who would be willing to help.Money is certainly no solution when it comes to producing good software. Good software can only come from very intelligent people working hard, knowing what they are doing, and being very dedicated. And it takes time. There are three basic reasons for the long delay, with direct support for Linux. But we think there is a good chance it could come, within 2026, by using the Wine library which we discussed here: Notice: Solution to: Chart/Book Tabs Visibility Issues, Portions of Chart Window Cut Off | Post: 428932 1. We underestimated the amount of time that is involved. 2. Our time is occupied with so many other things including complying with CME market data policy (A massive monumental waste of time), and maintaining Sierra Chart features, and adding new features and answering customer support questions. Customer support and CME market data policy, are huge time wasters. 3. Lack of highly intelligent and dedicated programmers. These are a very very very rare thing. And is not like we need many. Just like one maybe two. This is all. It would be interesting to know what percentage of paying SierraChart users are currently Linux users.
We do not know and we are not sure there is a way to tell. But based upon user support questions it seems like, it is a significant percentage and growing. Maybe it is 15%.
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