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How to package a Linux binary for my Open Source application?

I have an Open Source app and I currently only post the binary for the Windows build. At this point Linux users have to get the source and compile it. Is there a standard way for posting a Linux binary?

My app is in c / c++ and compiled with gcc, the only external Linux code I use is X Windows and CUPS.

Solution

  • The most common way would be to package it in a .rpm file for RedHat-based distros like Fedora, or a .deb file for Debian-based distros like Ubuntu.