The download downloads the Minecraft Launcher. (and probably other things too).
It is useless without a Minecraft account login.
Sorry to take over the topic but, Yeah, I figured that...
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It turns out that I'm trying to bring my brother (13 y.o.) to linux but can't make minecraft run in wine
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I've tried Minetest for him, but not the same.
Does any of the GURUs around recommend anything??
Thanksin advance!!