…Like, “This app may be available in App Center. Installing from App Center is preferred for improved integration plus security and privacy features. [Check App Center]”
If a user gets as far as trying to download a .deb or .rpm (or even .exe/.msi!), we have a utility in Endless OS that kicks in and does a decent job here directing them to the app store. But I get the feeling that we’re losing/confusing people before they even get that far.
#Linux #OpenSource #Flatpak #Flathub #GNOME
Cassidy James :eos: :gg: :fh: /
npub1lv…qcedh
2024-06-24 17:44:03
in reply to nevent1q…vasy
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2024-06-24 17:44:03Event JSON
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