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From: via <3+via@devteam.austac.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:22:59 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Skellington for local arma server on linux

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+# Installation
+Install Arma server through steam. 
+Use the linux version, don't use a proton compatibility layer.
+
+Create the basic server config files.
+```TBA```
+
+Symlink the client workshop folder.
+```TBA```
+
+Symlink the mpmissions folder to your working folder.
+```TBA```
+
+Create a new shell script called launch_from_html.sh in the arma server folder with the contents
+
+```TBA```
+
+Make it executable. In mint, right click, properties, check allow executing as program, and close. ```chmod +x launch_from_html``` is terminal version of this.
+
+Make a launcher. In mint cinnamon, right click the desktop, Create a new launcher here. Name it something like ArmaServerFromHtml. Click browse and select the sh script. Click launch in terminal, then OK.
+You can move the launcher anywhere you want after creating it.
+
+# Running
+Create a repo html for your mission. Launch your client. Drag the html for the repo over the launcher.
+Connect to the server on localhost.
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