When using Node.js on Linux, this problem arises because certain libraries raise an error because they are incompatible with the OS, especially when working with JSON files. Libraries created specifically for Windows 64-bit computers are frequently the source of the issue. This can be resolved by developers using Node.js modules like "os" to check platform compatibility and using other cross-platform tools. Other solutions include simulating Windows on Linux with virtual environments or containerization, which enables cross-platform development.