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[–] Flatfire@lemmy.ca 4 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

I think they were getting at Flatpaks, Snaps or AppImages (my personal favourite)

[–] Zink@programming.dev 1 points 1 hour ago

Why do you prefer them to flatpaks? Genuinely curious. I've only used appimages once or twice.

[–] spicehoarder@lemmy.zip 1 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Yeah, I was referring to AppImages. But flat packs are cool too, they serve a purpose.