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by penagwin 2542 days ago
Windows can't extract tarballs unless you install the linux subsystem or install 7-zip or similar.

Macos can decompress them natively without installation.

> No idea if mobile ever crossed their mind.

If it was released on github/gitlab/gitea/etc they wouldn't need to.

It's not a big deal but it does add an extra step.