Linux v1 is a server platform in Quven, not a desktop-client platform. The Server-only AppImage is designed for an always-on host that stores or mounts the library and serves native or web clients on other devices.
A server-first Linux shape
Run the AppImage interactively for initial setup or install the service lifecycle for an unattended host. The server exposes its local management and media APIs to authorised clients while playback happens on Windows, macOS, the hosted web client or the native mobile clients as they clear their store gates.
Architecture and media tooling
Separate x64 and ARM64 builds include architecture-matched .NET, FFmpeg and FFprobe payloads. The x64 path has native Ubuntu runtime evidence. The ARM64 package has static architecture and public-feed evidence but remains released without a native ARM64 hardware test, an important distinction for small-board or NAS buyers.
Plan around permissions and acceleration
The service account needs read access to every mounted library path and execute access to the bundled media tools. GPU acceleration also depends on host drivers and device permissions. Prove one real transcode and one direct-play session after installation instead of treating successful process startup as playback acceptance.
For an unattended installation, record the exact AppImage path, service unit, data directory and mounted-library dependencies. Test a cold boot with no interactive shell, then inspect health and logs from another machine. A successful browser connection is not enough: restart during an idle period, confirm the service returns, and replay the same direct and transcoded samples without repairing permissions manually.
Not a hidden desktop bundle. The Linux download is intentionally Server-only in v1. A Linux desktop client is planned after v1, so do not install the server package expecting a local ten-foot or desktop playback UI.