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## Development
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Download the latest zola (version 0.17.2 at the time of writing) for your operating system and set up the necessary path variable.
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Download the latest [zola](https://www.getzola.org/documentation/getting-started/installation/) (version 0.17.2 at the time of writing) for your operating system and set up the necessary path variable.
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Run `zola serve` for a local preview or `zola build` to generate static site in the `public` folder.
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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---
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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title: How do I use the flatpak version of the app?
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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description: "Frequently asked questions for Organic Maps application"
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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taxonomies:
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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faq: ["Linux"]
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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extra:
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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order: 10
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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---
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
|
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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You can hover your mouse over the various icons to see some help text.
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
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```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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|
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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You can click the blue icon directly above settings icon to clear navigation.
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```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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|
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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|
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
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|
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![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
To search for addresses and destinations, click the magnifying glass and enter the address or search term.
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||

|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
|
||||
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
|
||||
![]()
```suggestion
To install OM on Linux with flatpak, open the terminal and input `flatpak install flathub app.organicmaps.desktop`
```
![]()
```suggestion
Once the app is installed you can use the scroll wheel of your mouse or the controls on the right menu bar to zoom into the area you wish to navigate in order to download maps for that area. You can also click the "download" icon in the lower right. Once you have downloaded maps for the regions you care about, the app should work even without an internet connection.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To perform routing and turn by turn navigation, you have a couple of options. if you know the GPS coordinates of your starting and ending points, you can click the settings icon (above the green checkmark) and input the coordinates of your starting point and destination. To set the starting point on the map, click the navigation icon and select "start point", then hold down the shift key and left-click on the map. To set the destination, change to "end point" and click a location on the map.
```
![]()
```suggestion
To bookmark a location, hold down the Alt key and right-click the place you want to bookmark. The bookmark may not be immediately visible, to view and manage bookmarks you need to click the red star icon.
```
![]() What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce? What does it mean "may not be immediately visible"? It looks like a bug. Does it always reproduce?
![]()
```suggestion
The Linux desktop app is mostly used for development purposes (automated testing and checking logic without having to compile for mobile). Any volunteers to improve the usability of the Linux version are welcomed!
```
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