Expand installer plan with technical details#267
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- Replace curly brace patterns in code blocks with comments - Change <computed-at-release> to COMPUTED_AT_RELEASE - Replace < symbols with "Under" in metrics table - Simplify version endpoint descriptions
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Comprehensive update to the GAIA Installer & Update Plan with detailed technical specifications for Windows and Linux distribution. ### Changes - **Technical Decisions**: Added decision log documenting key choices (uv as package manager, no Python bundling, winget as primary Windows distribution) - **Install Scripts**: Detailed technical flows and script structures for `install.ps1` and `install.sh` - **Distribution Channels**: Added comparison matrix of 9 distribution methods with pros/cons - **winget Package**: Complete manifest example and submission requirements - **Debian Package**: Directory structure for `.deb` packaging - **Update Command**: Architecture diagram, version checking sources, code structure - **Implementation Phases**: Reorganized with dependencies and deliverables - **Open Questions**: 5 items requiring resolution before implementation ### Key Decisions | Decision | Choice | |----------|--------| | Windows primary | winget + PowerShell script | | Linux primary | Bash script + .deb | | Package manager | uv (install if missing) | | Python bundling | No - require 3.10+ pre-installed | | Install location | `~/.gaia/venv/` (user-space) |
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Comprehensive update to the GAIA Installer & Update Plan with detailed technical specifications for Windows and Linux distribution.
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install.ps1andinstall.sh.debpackagingKey Decisions
~/.gaia/venv/(user-space)