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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal
No, it is a third party package that is based on the official release I put out. calibre's Linux binary releases have existed long before AppImage and FlatHub and will exist long after whatever inadequate packaging solution the Linux world will come up with next.
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Thanks for the info on the Flathub release.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Why do a lot of people with Linux make installing calibre so difficult?
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From my experience installing, and managing apps is much easier on Linux. The frustration for Calibre is having to go to the web to copy the terminal command when you need to update. Every other app on my system receives update prompts automatically by the package manager.
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Originally Posted by rjwse@aol.com
...I really like calibre's method of installation. Quick, easy to do, never had a problem. My experience with debian, flatpak, snap, appimage is sad. The ubuntu app repository has only old versions of stuff...Nothing is more simple than copy and paste into a terminal.
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The criticism of some package managers only offering old builds is a valid one. Depending on the app it can be more or less of an issue. Debian has its "stable" philosophy, but even for distros that want to offer current software it takes time for them to be packaged for their repo once the new app version is published from their individual projects. It all adds delay. It's my understanding that this is why Flatpak, and AppImage were both developed. The problem with how Calibre does things for me is having to manage the app installation myself instead of the system doing it for me. If every app was installed, and updated as Calibre does then using Linux would be a nightmare more akin to Windows.