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The linux runtime tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about native Linux support in development platforms, particularly Unity's Platform Toolkit. Recent content highlights Unity's official support for SteamOS and native Linux targets, including runtime improvements for Steam Deck and Steam Machines. The focus is on reducing reliance on Proton and making native Linux builds a viable option for mainstream projects. This tag is relevant for developers and enthusiasts interested in cross-platform game development, Linux gaming, and runtime optimization.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-62909: Update .NET Linux/macOS, Not Windows

    Microsoft has shipped fixes for CVE-2026-62909, a .NET diagnostics IPC elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that affects Linux and macOS runtimes—not Windows runtime packages. The distinction is easy to miss in the generic “.NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability” label, but Microsoft’s own...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Unity Officially Adds SteamOS and Native Linux Support with Platform Toolkit

    Unity’s platform team has quietly rewritten a long-standing assumption about where Unity-made games can run: the engine now offers official support for Steam, SteamOS, and native Linux targets, and — critically — is promising targeted runtime improvements for Steam Deck and Valve’s revived Steam...