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> which are not portable and need to be re-generated for every possible architecture and ABI.

I mean we’re talking about Linux dotfiles. At worst, you might need a binary for arm, if amd64 isn’t enough. I’m not clear on your point about ABI incompatibility for simple binaries.



Its still work to be done. Thats something that is not even an /issue/ if you dont need much except the tools that already come with your distribution.

Like, i think its best to wait like, 10 years, and see how the whole thing worked out. Maybe we need another systemd or two until people realize that software is still a liability even if you aren't the one who is maintaining it.


I would recommend checking out GNU Stow, I’m quite happy with it - super straightforward to use.




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