Updated October 14, 2026. This page preserves the subject of the April 5, 2021 announcement about developing INSIDE for other operating systems. The historical article discussed Linux and Unix but did not provide a complete matrix of supported builds. It cannot establish native Linux support for present-day NH PRO.

Three separate compatibility questions

Start by separating the operating system, trading platform and robot application. A terminal running on Linux does not establish that every extension, external library or separate New Hope application works with it. The broad term Unix also does not imply equal support for every operating system in that family.

For example, the official MetaTrader 5 Linux instructions describe Wine, a compatibility layer for Windows applications. This is information about MT5, not confirmation that a particular NH PRO release supports that environment. Check the platform, robot, feed and dependencies separately.

What to establish before renting a server

• The exact operating-system version and architecture.

• The supported method for running each component.

• Required libraries, permissions and network access.

• How automatic startup, settings and log storage work.

• The procedure for updates, restarts and recovery.

Do not select a VPS solely by operating-system name or an advertised memory saving. Compare total costs, including server resources, any licences, backups and administration time. A fixed Windows price mentioned in a 2021 article is not a current tariff for every hosting provider.

Compare configurations without overstating speed

Use the same instruments, settings and server location, with comparable observation periods. Record processor load, memory use, data gaps and response times. Note any operating-system or platform updates during the check. The trading VPS guide explains why server location is another variable in the comparison.

Suppose configuration A uses less memory but loses its connection more often after a restart. It looks lighter on one measure yet may be harder to operate reliably. Similarly, a lower network ping does not establish better execution prices. Use an execution-log audit to keep these measurements separate.

A minimum pre-migration test

1. Build a separate test environment and record all versions.

2. Check settings loading and access to the required instruments.

3. Inspect logs and behaviour after application and server restarts.

4. Check whether a system update changes working paths or permissions.

5. Define rejection criteria and a way to restore the previous environment.

A file backup cannot restore the account to an earlier trading state. Reconcile open orders and positions before switching environments. The demo/live protocol provides a wider framework for comparing operating conditions.

Linux offers no universal guarantee of confidentiality, zero delay or profitable trading. The original article's broad promises are not presented here as current product specifications. For a planned installation, consult the NH PRO setup guide and send the team your exact configuration before paying for infrastructure.