I don't need the security. I don't need automatic updates.
As a Linux user, most of my software will be installed with my native package manger and receive the appropriate security updates.
Flatpak/Snap/Appimage are just for when the former option is not possible because the software is not available or not in the right version I need.
I am making a conscious decision here to seek out that software and can be expected to check for trustworthiness.
The Windows world survived decades with running random .exe files from the internet. Some people got hurt but that is fine. Sometimes convenience and productivity can be more important than security.
I already have a good sandboxed environment, it is called a web browser.
So really for me the only thing I need is some easy way to run an application with just a single click on any Linux system. Appimage works fine for me. All the other features, I don't need them.
As a Linux user, most of my software will be installed with my native package manger and receive the appropriate security updates.
Flatpak/Snap/Appimage are just for when the former option is not possible because the software is not available or not in the right version I need.
I am making a conscious decision here to seek out that software and can be expected to check for trustworthiness.
The Windows world survived decades with running random .exe files from the internet. Some people got hurt but that is fine. Sometimes convenience and productivity can be more important than security.
I already have a good sandboxed environment, it is called a web browser.
So really for me the only thing I need is some easy way to run an application with just a single click on any Linux system. Appimage works fine for me. All the other features, I don't need them.