Who should be software packaging is a tough problem, I can see the value in #linux distros pushing for better changes downstream, encouraging upstream to change (double click in #KDE) but then I see cases like KeepassXC where the Debian package is now by default broken, actively damaging the reputation of upstream but then I remember #XZ where upstream was left unchecked and hid bad code in plain sight and I go back around in a circle.
Yes, I find reporting to downstream packagers (a.k.a. distributors) extremely relevant! When your favorite #SoftwareCenter or #PackageManager is all for linking to upstream, but not to those who directly affect your package in a supply chain, as a result, tops like in #KeePassXC get all the pinecones: there is no enthusiasm in an average user to link back those issues to downstream, not with the p(l)ain text and how derivatives are communicated anyway... :blobcat_flop_woozy:
@gnome Software is one of the best #Linux software centers in terms of UI and features. It has the option to choose package format, view app screenshots, description, ratings, download size, permissions, whether the app is open source or not and many more. The only drawback is the long (re)loading time which can be quite annoying sometimes. #gnome#gnomesoftware#softwarecenter#foss#OpenSource#fosserytech