Additionally, the application has removed installation scripts for outdated, optionless Type 1 AppImages, which are now discouraged in favor of more recent versions that enhance security. Users are urged to contact upstream developers to upgrade these packages. The AM program also implements rigorous testing, conducting 250 tests every hour to ensure the quality of applications sourced from its database.
Other updates include improvements to the listing and searching of portable applications, the ability to reverse backup/restore actions, and referencing apps from additional databases. These changes reflect a commitment to keeping the ecosystem robust and secure while providing users with the tools necessary for effective application management.
In this modular design, updates can occur independently across different modules, which allows for more significant enhancements in three-digit releases compared to previous versions. The release emphasizes user awareness and community support for the AppImage ecosystem, urging users to engage directly with developers and support projects that contribute to the improvement of AppImages.
To summarize, AM 9.6.2 enhances user experience with new options and improved functionality, while promoting security and community engagement within the AppImage ecosystem. Future updates are expected to continue this trend of modular improvements and community involvement
AM 9.6.2 released
A new version of the "AM" application manager for AppImage has been released with various improvements. A new option -HC has been introduced, enabling users to configure dedicated $HOME and $XDG_CONFIG_HOME directories for multiple AppImages simultaneously. The -C and -H options have been transitioned from the sandboxes.am module to the management.am module, with the former specifically focused on sandboxing through Aisap and BubbleWrap. The program additionally eliminates installation scripts for outdated, optionless Type 1 AppImages, prompting users to reach out to upstream developers for security considerations. Scripts are currently subjected to testing 250 times each hour, every day, to maintain oversight and evaluation of applications installed from the "AM" database. The program addresses an issue related to updating outdated ghapikeys, facilitates the listing and search of portable apps exclusively within the "AM" database, reverses backup/restore options, and permits app references from additional databases.
