GabeN Is Shitting Yacht Money into Flatpak and You're Still Arguing Init Systems (s3kshun8.games)

An OpenMW contributor argues that Flatpak (and improved “generic” runtimes) is a more practical way to distribute Linux desktop software than AppImage, citing OpenMW’s shared dependency model and the operational burden of AppImage’s standalone bundling. The article also criticizes community disputes and packaging “maintainer politics,” portraying a broader shift toward centralized, reproducible build and distribution workflows led by major platforms.