Software installed in template does not work in appVM

[Антон Чехов]

Hi,

I have a small problem that I don't know how to tackle.

I've installed a language software/dictionary in a clone of the Fedora 30 Template. The parent folder in the template is /home/user/. I can start the program by going to the folder and using a shell script ( ./script-name).

When I shut down the template and opened a Fedora-appVM based on the template-clone there was a menu entry available with the name of the program. Unfortunately it didn't start. Furthermore I couldn't find any traces of the program but to be honest I never had to look up how the software is connected to a templateVM.

Any help would be appreciated.

[awokd]

'Антон Чехов' via qubes-users:

TL;DR version- Since that dictionary installs in /home/user, install it
in the AppVM instead.

Long version-
https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/templates/#inheritance-and-persistence.

[Антон Чехов]

Thanks for your answer but doesn't that mean I should install the program somewhere else than /home in a templateVM? Moving it is not possible, is it?

Has anyone installed a licensed software in a template, activated it, and then successfully started it in an App? Is this possible?

The dictionary can be used with any document or browser. When I move the cursor over a word, the translation will be shown in the program. It would be a nice addition but of course one installation in an AppVM would also be enough.

 

[Антон Чехов]

Okay, I tried myself and moved the folder from /home to /etc and the program did open via terminal in every Fedora based appVM but the activation showed an error message. Also there were problems with fonts and the dictionary wasn't displayed correctly.

I then did install the program in the appVM like recommended and now everything is working fine, including the shortcut in the appVM menu. 

Thanks!