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Signal only provides a script for .deb based distros on their official website. The flatpak is currently not ideal because it stores encryption keys in plaintext.

The provided link suggests an automated installation in a Ubuntu Distrobox including automated updates. Useful for every distro that does not natively support .deb packages.

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[–] als@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] Kory@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 week ago (3 children)

This is great, but sadly appimages don't work on immutable desktops. But it's very positive that they are providing that.

[–] unknown@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I have used sivlerblue, kinoite and bazite. Each one of them could run appimages. What are you using?

[–] Kory@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You are correct, one shouldn't post while sick, sorry.

[–] unknown@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

All good. Checkout the flatpak called "gear leaver" for managing and updating appimages. It's really helpful. If your using a ublue image it might already be installed.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Appimages definitely work on Bazzite

[–] Kory@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Yes, you are right of course.

[–] als@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago

I have no clue why they're not just adopting the existing flatpak that a majority of Linux users use