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I run NixOS so I have my own opinions on the best way to package software. I'm just saying that I think Flatpak is, if nothing else, good for people who want to
by tombert 1y ago
I run NixOS so I have my own opinions on the best way to package software. I'm just saying that I think Flatpak is, if nothing else, good for people who want to transition away from Microsoft.
My parents are both pretty smart people but I genuinely doubt that I would be successful in converting over to Linux if they have to type `sudo apt search my_package` and then `sudo apt install my_package` all the time. For people like them, who have been on windows for the last thirty years, I think that Flatpak is great.
- j45 1y agoAgreed. Also the majority of people like to do things with a computer other than, or rather than work on the operating system. I like customizing my OS. But it shouldn’t be a barrier or gatekeep beginners out.
- yjftsjthsd-h 1y ago> if they have to type `sudo apt search my_package` and then `sudo apt install my_package` all the time. As opposed to the much easier `flatpak install com.fqdn.app.name`? Don't confuse underlying package format with CLI/GUI; Synaptic, GNOME Software, Plasma Discover, etc. are fine ways to install normal packages.
- tombert 1y agoI've had it set up so you can just double-click the Flatpak files, not too dissimilar to an exe download.
- the__alchemist 1y agoYou don't have to be non-technical to prefer a simple, non-memorize-text way to install things.