Question: where is the friction to getting some of the more well-used gemini tools into wider distribution? I.e., why aren't there more browsers or servers in apt/aur/f-droid? That alone might drive more regular use. Or is it better to keep the protocol to people who can figure out how to "make install"? Genuinely curious here.

3 weeks ago · 👍 roughnecks, mimas, vincent

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@half_elf_monk Not at all, I came across that list a while ago and, just as it helped me, I think it can help other people too. I completely agree with you that the ideal situation would be to have a more accessible place where anyone could get everything they need to enjoy the Gemini protocol, but that would only happen if there were a place on HTTP accessible from Google (or any other “major” search engine) where that was possible. Currently, and correct me if I'm wrong, access to anything related to the Gemini protocol goes through HTTP and Google 🙂 · 2 weeks ago

@psyko - you're maintaining that list? I like it! I've made use of it more than a few times, and am appreciative that it's there. Thank you. That said, my OP is asking not about excellent comprehensive catalogues for those already interested, but putting gemini tools in more visible/accessible places. Imagine someone searching apt for a google gemini tool, but downloading/exploring lagrange instead. Greater visibility seems like it might be a viable onramp to the protocol. · 2 weeks ago

@psyko - You're the one maintaining that list? Thanks for doing so. I've referred to it more than a few times. fwiw, I'm not wondering about extensive catalogues to overcome a lack of tools, but rather putting those tools in people's way where they might not otherwise pick them up. Imagine someone looking for a google gemini tool in apt-get, and instead downloading lagrange. That might be an interesting on-ramp to the protocol where it otherwise wouldn't be visible. · 2 weeks ago

@half_elf_monk This time, with all due respect, I have to disagree. There is a fairly comprehensive list on GitHub that covers all kinds of tools for the Gemini protocol. It's true that I'm missing some browsers, but it covers (almost) every need.

https://github.com/kr1sp1n/awesome-gemini · 3 weeks ago

I don't have problems building or installing software, but a wider distribution can only help. · 3 weeks ago