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Windows Compatibility Issues

Users discuss the availability or limitations of Windows support for a software project, expressing disappointment over it being Windows-only, lacking Windows support, or requesting Windows ports.

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Sample Comments

jamespo • Jun 6, 2017 • View on HN

It's running windows though

fstd • Jan 10, 2017 • View on HN

Can't believe they're running on Windows. Yikes.

viperscape • Dec 25, 2015 • View on HN

Disappointed to find out no Windows support.

oconnor0 • Jul 1, 2017 • View on HN

Oh, bummer, I was really hoping it would support Windows.

larrik • Aug 3, 2015 • View on HN

Because it's Windows-only still...

powertry • Jan 11, 2014 • View on HN

Cool, I was looking for something that plays nice with windows!

zippergz • Apr 15, 2019 • View on HN

Appears to be Windows-only, which is a line I will not cross...

Aperocky • Aug 4, 2021 • View on HN

Looks like it's windows only..

davidmurdoch • Jul 6, 2022 • View on HN

No Windows support is a blocker for me.

michaelmior • Dec 26, 2013 • View on HN

Disappointed to see that it's Windows only.