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@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ Verify the binary before running anything:
 
 [Linux aarch64 is also available](https://github.com/lightpanda-io/browser/releases/tag/nightly)
 
+> **Note:** The Linux release binaries are linked against glibc. On musl-based distros (Alpine, etc.) the binary fails with `cannot execute: required file not found` because the glibc dynamic linker is missing. Use a glibc-based base image (e.g., `FROM debian:bookworm-slim` or `FROM ubuntu:24.04`) or [build from sources](#build-from-sources).
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 *For MacOS*
 ```console
 curl -L -o lightpanda https://github.com/lightpanda-io/browser/releases/download/nightly/lightpanda-aarch64-macos && \