> Way simpler to do on Linux than M$ Windows.

Where, pray tell, do people who write the software for this "operating system" store their source code if not somewhere that is connected to the internet? Do they use punch cards?

> Which of those is ubiquitous enough to ensure availability of what you're looking for in that format?

Have not met someone who hates AppImage. flatpak is also rather ubiquitous. I use both every day.