The Burstcoin core wallet client is programmed in Java, thus making it very portable between operating systems. Normally, Linux users are technically advanced enough, that they would prefer running a full node. However, the Burst Apps Team has created a new option for those people that just want a simple, easy to use wallet for managing Burst coins. If you want to access all of Burst’s features, or run a full node, you will still need to install BRS.