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Firestorm Viewer for Linux
https://www.firestormviewer.org/linux/
The Firestorm Viewer — a popular third-party viewer for Second Life and OpenSim — offers a dedicated Linux version that runs smoothly on most major distributions.
🐧 Key Features
- 64-bit Linux build available as `.tar.xz` archive
- Compatible with Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and other mainstream distros
- Includes nearly all features from the Windows version
- Supports advanced rendering, WindLight environments, and OpenSim grids
🔧 Setup Notes
- Requires OpenGL and modern GPU drivers (NVIDIA/AMD recommended)
- May need additional libraries like `libfontconfig`, `libgtk`, `libcurl`
- Some media features (e.g. streaming) may require `gstreamer` plugins
- Launching via terminal helps diagnose missing dependencies
📦 Installation Tips
- Extract and run directly from the terminal
- Check the [Firestorm Downloads Page](https://www.firestormviewer.org/downloads/) for the latest Linux build
- AppImage or Flatpak formats may simplify setup (if available)
🧩 Integration Ideas
Firestorm works well with creative Linux workflows — including OBS, virtual camera routing, and Stream Deck automation. Ideal for immersive projects and modular setups.
Linux users now have a powerful, open-source-friendly gateway to virtual worlds.
Alchemy Viewer for Linux
Alchemy Viewer is a modern, community-driven viewer for Second Life and OpenSim. It offers a native Linux build alongside Windows and macOS versions.
🐧 Linux Support
- 64-bit Linux package available as `.tar.xz`
- Actively maintained with regular beta releases
- Latest version: 7.1.9.2516
- Includes bug fixes, UI enhancements, and UUID-based search features
🔧 Setup Notes
- No official support team — help is community-based via Discord and in-world group
- Terminal launch recommended for debugging and dependency checks
- SHA256 checksum provided for integrity verification
🛠️ Recent Improvements
- Fixed account age display issues
- Improved Heretic skin visuals
- Added UUID-based search for people and groups
- Fixed auto-response menu inconsistencies
- Improved low-resolution texture upload handling
📦 Installation Tips
- Download from the [Alchemy Downloads Page](https://www.alchemyviewer.org/downloads)
- Extract and run from terminal
- Join the Discord or in-world group `.:[Alchemy Viewer]:.` for support and early beta access
🧩 Integration Ideas
Alchemy is well-suited for creative Linux setups — including OBS overlays, virtual camera routing, and modular viewer scripting.
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