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Is there something like the AUR for debian-based distros? (lemmy.zip)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.world
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I've been using a lot of Debian based distributions recently after half a year on Arch. The main thing I miss a lot is the AUR. The convenience of having all my packaged in one format is a huge reason why I use Arch. Is there anything like it for the AUR?

I also think that things like Flatpaks and Snaps could be useful, as I don't really want to have tons of repositories for tons of programs I install.

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago*

Not the answer you are looking for, but you can always compile things yourself.

"Gus are you bleeping INSA--"

It's very easy to compile something after you get the hang of it. The experience varies from typing three commands (./configure, make and sudo make install) to just one. (sudo make install). And you can find out the package dependencies by reading the README file... or by just taking a look at the project directory. Or even at the Makefile file (which is a some sort of "installer" that you can edit and change to whatever you want.)

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