....can we get a Flatpak build? It'd probably be in MW's interest.

[MrHwang]

I use Edge Pro X (white label) rather than Motivewave, but it'd be nice if there was a Flatpak hosted on Flathub for both.

There seems to be a current big push away from Windows, in light of Windows Recall feature, built in advertising, and other intrusive things on the Windows OS.

Itd probably be prudent for Motivewave/EPX to position itself to take advantage of this by having a Flatpak that could be used on whatever flavor of Linux the end user wanted.

Even if Motivewave needs to get around the sandbox features of flatpaks, that's doable and should not prevent a Flatpak build.

Also, automatic updates. I believe current .deb package requires manual updates. At least, that's how I do it. But hosting the flatpak on Flathub should allow auto updates similar to what Windows users enjoy.

I imagine just doing one flatpak build should not be a lot more work than doing the one .deb package build, now---well once the build process is initially setup. And you'd open your platform up to all Linux desktop users everywhere.

There's an unofficial Motivewave build on the Arch AUR, but I haven't tested it. And, if I were motivewave, I'd rather have an official package on Flathub than causing diy'ers to buld their own bc I didn't bother to make a Flatpak available to everyone.

Peace.

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[igor.s]

Just in case, if you use Arch Linux there is a package:

AUR (en) - motivewave

aur.archlinux.org

cheers.

 

[MrHwang]

Just in case, if you use Arch Linux there is a package:

AUR (en) - motivewave

aur.archlinux.org

cheers.

Yeah thanks, I said that

 

[efptrading]

It's a java app though. It doesn't really need an installer. Just extract the deb, and copy the directory.

Flatpaks are an abomination, and totally irrelevant for a java app. Introducing that overhead seems counterintuitive.

I am on Void, and I do just that, extract and copy. I've been thinking about contributing a void package, just because its so simple.

 

[igor.s]

It's a java app though. It doesn't really need an installer. Just extract the deb, and copy the directory.

Flatpaks are an abomination, and totally irrelevant for a java app. Introducing that overhead seems counterintuitive.

I am on Void, and I do just that, extract and copy. I've been thinking about contributing a void package, just because its so simple.

I agree. Those who decided to use Linux is advanced enough to run a Java app.

 

[MrHwang]

Guys, like what are you even on about?

...the idea is to make it easy for new users of Linux. By saying that all Linux users are advanced and can unpack a Deb package and copy files where they need to go....you're pushing away all people who read this and don't know what you're talking about...bc they think they have to be "advanced" just to make it work and they have no desire to play those games. And the point is to make it so they don't have to.

I promise you, you're doing a disservice to wider adoption with statements like that. I hope you see that. I believe this whole "Linux is for advanced users" mindset is a form of making yourself feel strong and smart, rather than trying to make the community better. Sidenote, that type of mentality usually doesn't do well in trading. But maybe I'm wrong.

Anyway, most new users are prob gonna use some form of Debian, so doesn't really matter I suppose.

I still think an easy-to-install Flatpak is the most economical way for the MW devs to make the app easily available to widest audience of new Linux users.

Nobody this post was thinking about would be using Void or Arch. I mean, come on. Get off it.

Also....flatpaks are an abomination? Bro, what? Unless you're conflating snaps with flatpaks, which I don't think you are. Or are you complaining that flatpaks take up too much space? Bc that's ridiculous.

Properly sandboxed apps are a good thing regardless, and this app could easily be sandboxed and still allow importing third party code.

You guys have fun tinkering. Peace.

 

[efptrading]

Its a zip file containing a java app. If you want to make it easier, flatpak is not the correct tool.

Yes, this mindset does work in trading. Simple works. Just fyi, my chart has pivots and 2 smas, and thats it.

Most new users are in fact on a debian derivative, so whats there covers the *vast* majority of users. Anything else just needs to unzip it and run it. There is no complication that would require anything else.

Now, unzipping a deb file *is* a bit complicated, I agree. However there is much simpler ways to automate that that doesn't involve system wide changes. Yes, flatpak is slightly less egregious than snaps, but it's the same concept.

An appimage would probably be a better solution.