I hate packaging my software for Linux

Nineteen distribution channels later: what it actually costs to give a terminal editor away for free on Linux, and why the next step is a static musl binary that updates itself.
56 points by _sinelaw_ 70 days ago getfresh.dev 51 comments

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After navigating 19 distribution channels, the author shares the challenges and costs of distributing a free terminal editor on Linux, highlighting a shift towards using a static musl binary for easier updates. This insight reveals the complexities developers face in the Linux ecosystem.

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