mumble-voip/mumble

Provide AppImages

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#4,659 opened on Jun 4, 2017

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Description

Currently there's an AppImage build script for murmur. I'd love to see such a script for the client, too, especially for snapshots of the development versions, but also for the stable ones.

I love Mumble, and I'd like to just download new versions and check them out without having to go through the hassle of adding a PPA. Download, make executable, run -- that sounds like the right way. It can be done with the server (using those "static binaries"), so why not offer that for the client, too?

EDIT (from @Krzmbrzl): As per #6463, AppImages would also be nice for the server

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Research direction
Examine the existing AppImage build script for murmur (server) in the repository. Understand the build system and dependencies. Then create a similar script for the Mumble client, adapting for any client specific dependencies (e.g., Qt). Test the AppImage locally.
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Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
LinuxCMakeAppImage
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40