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@dalias I will say that when I first picked up linux this was actually NOT a selling point. "Can't I just download an executable and run it? Why do I have to do all this fussing with a package manager? Where is it even installing stuff? I can't find my Program Files folder"

Like yes from a security standpoint it's better to have software be vetted by maintainers, and the Discover store helps a lot in terms of replacing that graphical "download and run" experience

but even ten years later it feels "kinda clunky" to hear about some software online and then find out that I can't just download it right then and there, I have to go deal with packages

it's not a selling point for new users.