RUNZ

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RUNZ is a new way to run (and install) software on Linux (only Ubuntu and Super OS supported at the moment, but I plan to support as many Linux distros as possible). Think of it as a something similar to windows .exe files. (maybe even more similar to .dmg files for the Mac). The RUNZ framework is included in Super OS since version 9.10.

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Features

  • Easy way to run apps (just double-click on them!)
  • works on GNOME, KDE, and most recent Linux distros
  • .runz files behave in a smiliar way to other executable files (ELF, bash scripts, etc...): They can be launched from the command line ( chmod +x file.runz ./file.runz ), theySome .runz files have support for something called "runz sandbox". This pseudo-sandbox is the location where the file will save it's settings instead of saving to the usual "home dir". If a file has support for "runz sandbox", to enable that you just have to create a folder called "runz" in the same folder where your .runz file is (see image). can be launched with App Runner (even has root), they work on terminals with no GUI, they accept SOME parameters (only parameters that do not rely on relative locations work! parameters like ./ or . or .. don't work! You must use the full paths!)
  • Works for all users, even if they don't have root powers: no need to know the root password or use "sudo" to run .runz files.
  • Safe: All files ask if the users really wants to launch the file, also, everything runs as a regular user (non-root), making it safer
  • Support for Portable Apps: just create a folder named "runz" in the same location of your .runz file (see images bellow) , and if your .runz file is a portable app, it will save all it's settings to the "runz" folder
  • Easy way to install SuperDebs

Possible uses of RUNZ

Note: you need the RUNZ framework to run the files bellow

RUNZ Sandbox

Example of usage of the RUNZ sandbox

Some .runz files have support for something called "runz sandbox". This pseudo-sandbox is the location where the program will save it's settings instead of saving to the usual "home dir". If a file has support for the "runz sandbox", you just have to create a folder called "runz" in the same folder where your .runz file is to enable the "sandbox" (see image on the right).

NOTE: this sandbox is NOT a security feature, this is just a "guideline" for the portable apps. In case the app is malware, this sandbox will NOT protect your home and the malware will be free to damage your home (or the entire system if you give "root powers" to the program).

Screenshots

  • RUNZ integrated into GNOME

  • RUNZ integrated into KDE

  • alternative dialog mode

  • other alternative dialog mode

  • a .runz file

  • Question for security reasons

  • Portable Google Earth

RUNZ framework

To be able to open .runz files you need the RUNZ framework.

NOTE: You might need to reboot to enable the RUNZ Framework (but sometimes you only need to log-out and log-in)

List of supported OSes

(older versions here)

Current status and stability

RUNZ seems to be very stable by now, and it seems to work fine. The only reason this is still in "beta" is because the specification is not finished yet, and it might change in the future (like it already changed once).

See also

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