When downloading Nuke, you’re asked to choose an operating system and version.

In this video, I walk through those options as they appear on the download page:
Windows, macOS, and Linux,
including differences between Intel and Apple Silicon on macOS.

These choices determine which installer you use.
They’re not interchangeable, and they’re not just labels.

Part of a Windows-only Nuke Non-Commercial setup series on HeyGanz.com.

This approach to setup and decision-making is how compositing is taught at Alpha Chromatica.