A Linux desktop app

4 postsstarted by David_Wiseman 531 viewsoriginal topic

New Member
#1
Howdy! I love the gospel library app but use a linux desktop.
There is only a desktop version of the gospel library app for Windows (and mac aparently?)

I was wondering if there is ever going to be a port or version for Linux? I am trying to get it running via WINE, but I am not sure it will work due to the desktop app being a MS store application.
Does anyone know of anyone getting this working thus far?

Note: I can't use a vm due to lack of hardware ability.
Community Administrator
#2
The Windows version was originally created back when Microsoft had windows phones and tablets. Unlike Android and iOS, it's completely user coded/supported.

For a Linux version to appear, there would have to be a critical mass of developers volunteering. Even that might not be enough as the church still has to pay for security testing. Given the very limited appeal of Linux, I don't foresee that coming anytime soon.

Also consider there's no native Mac app.
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New Member
#3
Ah, that's unfortunate.
Thanks though : )
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#4
To clarify regarding macOS, there isn't a version of Gospel Library built specifically for macOS, but the iOS version of Gospel Library can run on macOS. Similarly, the Android version of Gospel Library can run on Chromebooks that have the Play Store.

If you're not able to get Windows Gospel Library running with WINE, there may be a way to install Android Gospel Library on Linux, since Android is Linux-based. A quick Google search shows Waydroid as an option (I haven't tried it).
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