Can FirstBit Software run on Linux?

Yes, FirstBit Software can work on Linux, depending on the deployment type and licensing requirements.

Below is an overview of supported scenarios and important limitations.

1. Working with cloud databases

If the database is hosted in the FirstBit cloud, Linux can be used as a client operating system without major limitations.

Desktop client on Linux

If only the client application is required on Linux (without deploying the server), a Linux client distributive can be provided upon request.

Key details:

• Licensing is handled through the FirstBit licensing server.

• Installation is typically performed through the graphical interface.

• Setup instructions can be provided if needed.

• The Linux client configuration is identical to the Windows version.

• The user interface and functionality remain the same as on Windows.

Browser access to cloud databases

If users access the cloud database through a web browser, there is no functional difference between Linux and Windows.

In this case:

• No OS-specific limitations are expected.

• The system should operate normally through the browser interface.

2. Working with client self-hosted databases

For self-hosted client databases, Linux is currently not supported for certain FirstBit products.

This limitation applies because the FirstBIT Licensing Center, which is required for solutions such as:

• FirstBIT ERP

• FirstBIT Accounting

• FirstBIT Contracting

is not available for Linux.

As a result:

• The 1C platform itself can run on Linux.

• However, FirstBIT solutions that depend on the Licensing Center cannot be fully deployed or operated in this environment.

Summary

For Linux deployments, compatibility should be evaluated based on the database hosting model and licensing requirements.