The diversity of Linux distributions is one of its strengths, but it can also be challenging for app and game development. Where do we need more standards? For example, package management, graphics APIs, or other aspects of the ecosystem? Would such increased standards encourage broader adoption of the Linux ecosystem by developers?
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From the perspective of software preservation, we need this. Sometimes we won’t have the source, and just need it to work while also getting security updates.
From the perspective of software delivery: read up on JangaFX’s recent article about this topic and the problems they run into delivering software in the present