vmware / vmware/photon

Add support for flatpak application installs

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I would like to install flatpak applications on my Photon OS distro

Describe the solution you'd like

Add support for installing flatpak application

Describe alternatives you've considered

Do it myself, investigating this option, to determine what is currently available including appstream.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by examining Photon OS's existing package and installation mechanisms, then investigate the Flatpak and AppStream options mentioned in the issue. The issue names no files or tests, so first establish the supported installation path; done means a Flatpak application can be installed on Photon OS.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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