Official AppImage #1450

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opened 2019-03-30 02:48:18 +01:00 by tradewatcher · 6 comments
tradewatcher commented 2019-03-30 02:48:18 +01:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Hi,

can you provide an AppImage for easy use, portability and cross-platform support?

I was able to compile it with guide but its horrible to get it running without problems in portable mode.
Take a look at AppImage its really awesome.

Hi, can you provide an AppImage for easy use, portability and cross-platform support? I was able to compile it with guide but its horrible to get it running without problems in portable mode. Take a look at AppImage its really awesome.
PeterSurda commented 2019-03-31 18:29:18 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Not sure why you need portable mode on Linux. While it probably works, it isn't being tested. Using the BITMESSAGE_HOME variable instead is recommended. Ideally, you'd install bitmessage with a package manager that comes with your disto, but we're not there yet.

Not sure why you need portable mode on Linux. While it probably works, it isn't being tested. Using the BITMESSAGE_HOME variable instead is recommended. Ideally, you'd install bitmessage with a package manager that comes with your disto, but we're not there yet.
tradewatcher commented 2019-04-01 18:05:21 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I'm a beginner on Linux and it took me ~1 hour to compile, run, search files and make it portable.

*) Easy for beginner
*) Automatic Portable feature from AppImage
*) 1 File - faster transfer
*) Cross platform support
*) Independence from package manager
*) No extra installation and sharing of dependencies (Greetings from Spectre..)
*) Assisting "AppImage" improve the Linux ecosystem and make it easier for newcomer
*) Good chances for better support of AppImage on Win10 if the ecosystem is growing.

Why portable on Linux? Encrypted usb drive with software and clean Kali/Tails distro improve security and usability.

Helpful Links to create an AppImage:
https://github.com/AppImage/AppImageKit
https://github.com/AppImage/AppImageKit/releases (AppImage of Kit)
https://discourse.appimage.org/t/how-to-create-an-appimage/155 (Help Board)

It works a little bit like .dmg on OSX

I'm a beginner on Linux and it took me ~1 hour to compile, run, search files and make it portable. *) Easy for beginner *) Automatic Portable feature from AppImage *) 1 File - faster transfer *) Cross platform support *) Independence from package manager *) No extra installation and sharing of dependencies (Greetings from Spectre..) *) Assisting "AppImage" improve the Linux ecosystem and make it easier for newcomer *) Good chances for better support of AppImage on Win10 if the ecosystem is growing. Why portable on Linux? Encrypted usb drive with software and clean Kali/Tails distro improve security and usability. Helpful Links to create an AppImage: https://github.com/AppImage/AppImageKit https://github.com/AppImage/AppImageKit/releases (AppImage of Kit) https://discourse.appimage.org/t/how-to-create-an-appimage/155 (Help Board) It works a little bit like .dmg on OSX
tradewatcher commented 2019-04-01 21:46:53 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

AppImage is portable if you create a folder "FILENAME.AppImage.home" and/or "FILENAME.AppImage.config"

It takes much less effort to create an AppImage compared to ex. snap packages.

AppImage is portable if you create a folder "FILENAME.AppImage.home" and/or "FILENAME.AppImage.config" It takes much less effort to create an AppImage compared to ex. snap packages.
g1itch commented 2019-04-01 22:13:11 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

PyBitmessage already works from directory. (And specially maintained to work in such way.) You can put it on usb drive without any additional XML. A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW.

PyBitmessage already works from directory. (And specially maintained to work in such way.) You can put it on usb drive without any additional XML. A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW.
mr-tron commented 2020-10-02 12:07:26 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW.

and install python2 and qt4, which can be a problem in modern OS.

> A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW. and install python2 and qt4, which can be a problem in modern OS.
g1itch commented 2020-10-02 12:13:15 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW.

and install python2 and qt4, which can be a problem in modern OS.

When I wrote it, python2 was still available in most distros.

There is a branch for Qt5.

> > A single thing you still need to compile is C PoW. > > and install python2 and qt4, which can be a problem in modern OS. When I wrote it, python2 was still available in most distros. There is a [branch for Qt5](https://github.com/g1itch/PyBitmessage/tree/qt5-wip).
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