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[Solved] This maybe a strange question but can I run a Linux app in a separate container/sandbox? Without its dependencies bloating my host OS?

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Because I hate Electron

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StefanT@lemmy.world
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Go with one of the ready to use systems. Flatpak, Snap, AppImage. Snap is largely Ubuntu Ecosystem, Flatpak is independent. AppImage is an option if you do not need/want a Sandbox.

Stay away from Docker and LXC for this use case (graphical applications), they are much more work to get going.

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zingo@sh.itjust.works
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Yes, Docker apps are more appropriate for servers and most apps are “made” to run 24/7 to serv the home or workplace.

They are very much worth the “work to setup” as they can be transfered/replicated to any system.

Flatpak and the alike are for running apps on a desktop/laptop.

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StefanT@lemmy.world
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Agreed. My answer was in the assumption that it’s about desktop apps as the OP mentioned Electron.

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You can just use podman+distrobox

Simple and rootless

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