I know it’s a simple matter of installing packages. I am looking for opinions. Which is better for integrating into Mabox Linux?
So far in my journey to learn the Arch Way, I have found most everything I need in the repositories or in the AUR. This is the way. But sometimes, I don’t have a choice.
What say you, people?
I think this type of package format is a last resort – rarely needed in Manjaro/Mabox/Arch.
Personally, I don’t use such packages and never had a need.
Anyway, if you need it, maybe this article will be helpful for you →
Agreed, it’s not always ideal. The one thing I do like about these formats is how they are sandboxed and mostly self-contained. They do what they need to do without “contaminating” your OS, for lack of a better word.
I’ll read up on this in the wiki, but I was not looking for help on installation. I was looking for opinions on which (if any) of these packages was better to integrate into Mabox.
As the author of the distro, your opinion ranks pretty high. Once again, I appreciate your input, @napcok
Flatpak is ok, but PLEASE don’t expect a sandbox at Flatpak.
And anyone can upload a flatpack!
Snap is proprietary
Flatpak is not a real sandbox … Flatkill.org Flatpak - a security nightmare???
Appimage is good
but the repo of your distro is the best place to install your software securely!!!
I use Appimage for 1 program thats all.
Appimage is the best and real sandbox.
BUT, it is non-centralized - there is very little of it and it is difficult to make it on your own.