Anyone here have opinions regarding cons of using appImages?
I have read several of the threads here pertaining to AppImages. My take is there are several pros to using them over Snap or Flatpaks for programs I can't access via apt packages in the Zorin / Ubuntu repositories. I have used them for a few applications so far to avoid using the above and to avoid adding new repositories. Thus far, I am a little wary of adding repositories given that my competency with adding and removing repositories is limited.
So I am just curious if there are disadvantages to AppImages that I should be aware of.
The benefits of not having to actually install an app in the traditional sense is fantastic, especially if short on space. They run/function exactly the same.
The only drawback is that (depending on the app) the icon is sometimes missing (in gnome anyway) or doesn't get pick-up by some icon themes, which is the developer's fault. In all, I've had nothing but great experiences with AppImages. They're my 1st choice and always use them if available.