App bundles work for Apple because they have perfect control over the API/ABI stability and what consists of the base system, and then the user applications. O

App bundles work for Apple because they have perfect control over the API/ABI stability and what consists of the base system, and then the user applications. On GNU/Linux, where you work by assembling white-box components, it's not so straightforward. That said, there have been similar attempts: Autopackage, Klik, 0install, Slax packages... none have received widespread adoption. Seems like no one actually cares until you force the ecosystem into it.