From 6f354f81d3ec3610e3799c09b26172731e1bcca6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lkxed Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:22:38 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?[=E6=89=8B=E5=8A=A8=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98][news]:?= =?UTF-8?q?=2020220915=20This=20Flutter-based=20Unofficial=20Software=20Ce?= =?UTF-8?q?nter=20Might=20Replace=20Ubuntu-s=20Official=20App.md?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...ter Might Replace Ubuntu-s Official App.md | 94 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 94 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/news/20220915 This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu-s Official App.md diff --git a/sources/news/20220915 This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu-s Official App.md b/sources/news/20220915 This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu-s Official App.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..769375b528 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20220915 This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu-s Official App.md @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ +[#]: subject: "This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu's Official App" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/unofficial-flutter-ubuntu-software/" +[#]: author: "Sagar Sharma https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sagar/" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu's Official App +====== +Is Canonical planning to replace the Ubuntu software center with a flutter-based app? Maybe, or maybe not. + +![This Flutter-based Unofficial Software Center Might Replace Ubuntu's Official App][1] + +Ubuntu is often considered [one of the best distros for beginners][2], but the default software center (GNOME Software Center) needs more polishing to make it a pleasing experience. + +Why? Well, it's slow and heavy on resources, so most users do not bother using it or just have a bad time with it. + +Yes, it may have improved over the years, but it is still far from a good experience. + +And it looks like contributors from Canonical, and others have teamed up together to work on with a lightweight, flutter-based alternative for the Ubuntu software center! + +Hold on, it is **not an official replacement**. But, I wonder if it is meant to replace Ubuntu Software Center soon? 🤔 + +### 🆕 Ubuntu Software Made With Flutter + +![ubuntu software built with flutter][3] + +This implementation of Ubuntu software using Flutter aims to be lightweight, adaptive, and fast, providing a better user experience than the traditional one. + +But the prime factor must be usability, right? Because in the end, you're just going to install the software. And, you want to do it quickly without any hassle. + +When I tried it on my system, I noticed that there is a separate section for Snaps and Deb packages under "**My apps**": + +![separate section for deb and snap packages in ubuntu software][4] + +This should be convenient for dealing with different packages within a single app. After all, this is what I always wanted! + +A unified experience to easily install/manage applications, too much to ask? 🤷 + +But what about the app info and installation page? Well, it has been redesigned for good with subtle animations to enhance the experience. + +![app info section in unofficial ubuntu software][5] + +And the adaptive layout works as a cherry on the cake. This is somewhat similar to what elementary OS 7 has in store for us: + +[elementary OS 7 Gears Up to Add Responsive Apps and Port to GTK 4][6] + +So, it looks like a thoughtful implementation for the future, right? + +![adaptive layout in unofficial ubuntu software center][8] + +### Is It Going to Replace Ubuntu Software? + +While the project contributors mark it as an unofficial alternative to Ubuntu Software, I think it is more of an experiment gearing up as a replacement. + +Considering [J-P Nurmi][9], *Senior Engineer @ Canonical* responsible for Flutter on Ubuntu is involved, this is going to be something exciting. + +The only thing we can now do here is "predict". But, it looks like there are more chances of this being official, as things get better with the development. + +**Want to try the flutter-based implementation?** + +You can head to its [GitHub page][10] and follow the build instructions to get it running. Note that it is under heavy development as of now. + +[Download Ubuntu Software][11] + +It works pretty well for something that is in active development. + +*💬 And I hope this replaces by the current software center. What do you think about that? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!* + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/unofficial-flutter-ubuntu-software/ + +作者：[Sagar Sharma][a] +选题：[lkxed][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sagar/ +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed +[1]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w1200/2022/09/ubuntu-unofficial-flutter-store.jpg +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-beginners/ +[3]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/unofficial-ubuntu-software-1.png +[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/snap-and-deb-section-1.png +[5]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/kdenline-in-ubuntu-software.png +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/elementary-os-7-dev-updates/ +[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2022/09/responsive-design-of-ubuntu-software.png +[9]: https://twitter.com/jpnurmi +[10]: https://github.com/ubuntu-flutter-community/software +[11]: https://github.com/ubuntu-flutter-community/software