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[Feature request]: flatpak.org/setup/: Add: "flatpak remote-modify --subset=floss flathub" #620

Open davidhedlund opened 1 year ago

davidhedlund commented 1 year ago

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It would be nice if you would like to add an optional libre section to all https://flatpak.org/setup/ instructions (before the "Restart" section):

Optionally, allow only free software

To disallow nonfree software, run: flatpak remote-modify --subset=floss flathub

For example, it does not allow you to install https://flathub.org/apps/ru.yandex.Browser for example, because it's listed as Proprietary (see https://flathub.org/apps/search?q=Yandex%20Browser)

However, even free software-only users can forget to run this option, so there's no guarantee that they will install only free software from flatpak. But at least it is a step in the right direction.

smcv commented 1 year ago

Website issues are not bugs in Flatpak-the-piece-of-software; transferring to the project for its website.

Is this a feature that already exists and works, or a feature that you are requesting?

davidhedlund commented 1 year ago

Website issues are not bugs in Flatpak-the-piece-of-software; transferring to the project for its website.

Thanks for the transfer!

Is this a feature that already exists and works, or a feature that you are requesting?

It exists, and it's extremely important for free software-only users.