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[CrystalSplitter]

We should distribute via Flathub. We should have distribution be automatic.

[CrystalSplitter]

See also #145

[nubesurrealista]

I have serious doubts about Flatpak being a universal solution, I'm not really a fan of it as software, but I don't want to force my views on anyone either. I just want to say that after seeing how some Flatpak devs act and some other info, I really doubt if I personally want to get involved or bet on that standard when I feel like it goes against how I see software... But I won't be an obstacle or try to stop it when it happens, just saying my views haha

[CrystalSplitter]

Flatpak, to my knowledge, is one of the most common ways that Linux users acquire software. Steam has a flatpak, Firefox has a flatpak, Chromium has a flatpak, Inkscape has a flatpak, Krita has a flatpak, Fluent Reader has a flatpak, and so on.

While I do like AppImages, flatpaks ultimately solve many of the problems with AppImages (while introducing new problems, of course).

It's likely that Flatpak would be one of the more preferred ways to install Fluentflame on linux distros--especially ones like Fedora.

[LandWarderer2772]

Could use having it on the Arch User Repository as well

[CrystalSplitter]

I don't currently use arch, but I'd be very supportive for anyone wanting to make a community maintained Arch package as long as it's tested somehow. I can incorporate builds of it in the github workflows if it's well documented.

[nubesurrealista]

Flatpak, to my knowledge, is one of the most common ways that Linux users acquire software. Steam has a flatpak, Firefox has a flatpak, Chromium has a flatpak, Inkscape has a flatpak, Krita has a flatpak, Fluent Reader has a flatpak, and so on.

While I do like AppImages, flatpaks ultimately solve many of the problems with AppImages (while introducing new problems, of course).

It's likely that Flatpak would be one of the more preferred ways to install Fluentflame on linux distros--especially ones like Fedora.

I'm not arguing that it's a widely used standard and that it definitely gives visibility, my point is that as pure software I feel like there are better alternatives out there that just aren't relevant because they don't have a company backing them, and tbh I don't really like the flatpak devs and personally don't want to promote them or bring my software anywhere near them. But, that's just a totally personal opinion haha, the good of the project comes before any personal opinion, so being on FlatHub is a valid move.

I'll just focus on a different path, providing an option for people who don't want to use FlatPak and can't use native binaries either, those universal AppImages that I hope to make an acceptable PR for soon when I have the time. That way, there's no debate, whoever wants to use Flatpak has that option, and those who don't won't be forced to when they're in musl environments for example. Is like a win-win situation, everyone will be comfy, and nobody's getting left behind, I'm not planning on leaving anyone behind

[LandWarderer2772]

I don't currently use arch, but I'd be very supportive for anyone wanting to make a community maintained Arch package as long as it's tested somehow. I can incorporate builds of it in the github workflows if it's well documented.

I could try to do that :)

[Azure-Agst]

Tossing my 2c in here then dipping:

Installed FluentFlame via the AUR just last week (I think with your package, @LandWarderer2772! Thanks!) But with the recent string of malicious supply chain attacks on there which have been an ongoing battle for a few days now, I'm trying to lessen reliance on the AUR. It's useful, don't get me wrong, but the AUR is also categorically the wild west and with AI-powered pentesting moving faster than ever, it's a recipe for disaster.

+1 for Flatpak packaging from a security standpoint alone.

[LandWarderer2772]

The aur only clones and builds, you can read the pkgbuild and verify yourself.

[Azure-Agst]

I get that, and I'm not contesting that. I'm going to continue using it that way for now.

But my goal long-term would to be to move to flatpak. Personally speaking, the last thing that I want after a long day of vulnerability management at work is to come home and keep doing it by reading a bunch of pkgbuilds. But I digress; I acknowledge that's more of a personal grievance than something the package is responsible for.

Have a good Sunday!