The latest update for AM, an application manager for AppImages, has been released as version 9.9.2, featuring numerous enhancements and new functionalities. Notably, this version resolves pagination issues with GitHub releases, enabling users to navigate through up to 100 pages instead of the previous limit of just three. This significant improvement simplifies the process of discovering new applications.
In addition to the pagination fix, AM 9.9.2 improves tracking of installed applications, ensuring that users do not see duplicates of already installed software. It also enhances script execution, preventing errors that could inadvertently launch applications during testing phases. Furthermore, the update ensures accurate version displays for applications installed both system-wide and locally, making it easier for users to manage multiple versions.
The update also addresses issues with symbolic linked directories, allowing AM to correctly recognize applications located behind symlinks. Additionally, it enhances compatibility for users of Maemo Leste, a Linux distribution, by accurately identifying launcher directories based on specific commands.
On the feature side, version 9.9.2 adds a total of 79 new applications, increasing the database to 2,657 unique apps, which includes 2,250 AppImage packages and 407 programs in other portable formats. Noteworthy additions include ryujinx-canary and scrcpygui. The session-desktop repository has also been renamed to session-foundation, reflecting ongoing improvements by the AM development team and the community.
Overall, this update represents a significant step forward for AM users, offering more applications, improved reliability, and better user experience.
Extension: Future Directions and Community Involvement
As AM continues to evolve, the development team encourages community feedback and contributions. Future updates could focus on further enhancing user interface elements, optimizing performance, and expanding integration with other systems and platforms. Engaging users in testing new features and reporting bugs can foster a collaborative environment, leading to a more robust application manager.
Moreover, as the AppImage ecosystem grows, AM could explore partnerships with developers to streamline the process of app submission and update management. This could include features like automatic notifications for updates and user reviews, which would not only benefit the users but also the developers by increasing visibility for their applications.
As AM solidifies its position as a comprehensive application manager, the integration of more sophisticated features, such as user customization options and advanced filtering capabilities for app searches, could further enhance the user experience. Overall, the future looks promising for AM, with many opportunities for growth and community involvement
In addition to the pagination fix, AM 9.9.2 improves tracking of installed applications, ensuring that users do not see duplicates of already installed software. It also enhances script execution, preventing errors that could inadvertently launch applications during testing phases. Furthermore, the update ensures accurate version displays for applications installed both system-wide and locally, making it easier for users to manage multiple versions.
The update also addresses issues with symbolic linked directories, allowing AM to correctly recognize applications located behind symlinks. Additionally, it enhances compatibility for users of Maemo Leste, a Linux distribution, by accurately identifying launcher directories based on specific commands.
On the feature side, version 9.9.2 adds a total of 79 new applications, increasing the database to 2,657 unique apps, which includes 2,250 AppImage packages and 407 programs in other portable formats. Noteworthy additions include ryujinx-canary and scrcpygui. The session-desktop repository has also been renamed to session-foundation, reflecting ongoing improvements by the AM development team and the community.
Overall, this update represents a significant step forward for AM users, offering more applications, improved reliability, and better user experience.
Extension: Future Directions and Community Involvement
As AM continues to evolve, the development team encourages community feedback and contributions. Future updates could focus on further enhancing user interface elements, optimizing performance, and expanding integration with other systems and platforms. Engaging users in testing new features and reporting bugs can foster a collaborative environment, leading to a more robust application manager.
Moreover, as the AppImage ecosystem grows, AM could explore partnerships with developers to streamline the process of app submission and update management. This could include features like automatic notifications for updates and user reviews, which would not only benefit the users but also the developers by increasing visibility for their applications.
As AM solidifies its position as a comprehensive application manager, the integration of more sophisticated features, such as user customization options and advanced filtering capabilities for app searches, could further enhance the user experience. Overall, the future looks promising for AM, with many opportunities for growth and community involvement
AM 9.9.2 released
The latest version of AM, an application manager for AppImages, has been updated to 9.9.2 and brings numerous improvements and new features. The update includes a fix for pagination issues with GitHub releases, allowing users to browse up to 100 pages instead of just three, making it easier to find new apps. Additionally, the app now accurately tracks installed apps, prevents certain types of mistakes when using scripts, and fixes issues with version display and symbolic linked directories. This release also adds a significant number of new applications, including ryujinx-canary and scrcpygui, bringing the total database to 2657 unique apps.
