M. Eerie, thanks for the hands up.
M. Eerie wrote: ↑28 Mar 2020, 08:05
AppImages are in fact "automated" squashed filesystems
I know, and they are good as they are.
The downsize is of course they often have larger than necessary memory usage, and they often bring more libraries than necessary.
So, when one uses a program on a regular basis or plan doing so (with me and Wexond-4.0.0-beta.3.AppImage) it would make much sense to convert in into a minimal standard x86-64 module for 5.0rc1 Porteus to minimize not only its size, but also its memory usage.
By minimal I mean the same approach I used in the past when sliming down GIMP modules: reducing the size by removing unneeded localizations, removing very large splash image and large paint brushes almost no one ever uses.
By doing so I reduced a GIMP module from approx 45 MB to a mere 12 to 14 MB.
If I would manage a similar reduction with Wexond - I would hope do, but I cannot say, I have to look into the files themselves and especially how many libraries are unneeded because the system already provides adequate ones.
I will create a "x86-64 module" thread when I was successful, but it could take some days, or it also could go quickly. Depends on when I am able to do very important RL stuff, but the Corona shut-down adds insecurities in my plans and not everything that needs to be done is in my sole hands with the current restrictions put on almost everything.
M. Eerie wrote: ↑28 Mar 2020, 08:49
A handy Translatium app
Sounds handy indeed.