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.

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yjftsjthsd-h 5 days ago | parent | next [-]

> 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 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		I've had it set up so you can just double-click the Flatpak files, not too dissimilar to an exe download.

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the__alchemist 5 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

You don't have to be non-technical to prefer a simple, non-memorize-text way to install things.

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j45 5 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Agreed.

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.