Install & Update Helium Browser on Linux

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Fr4nzD13trich f6765bb49f Perparation for launcher option		2025-12-22 13:58:25 +01:00
helium_auto_update.sh	Initial commit	2025-12-20 14:53:27 +01:00
helium_helper.sh	Clean up and refinements	2025-12-21 23:39:40 +01:00
README.md	Removal option added; Help page extended	2025-12-21 12:05:50 +01:00
test.sh	Clean up and refinements	2025-12-21 23:22:42 +01:00
todo.md	Clean up and refinements	2025-12-21 23:22:42 +01:00

Helium Bowser installer & updater

Overview

Interactive installer and updater script
Installs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium | changeable in line 16 INSTALL_PATH
Assumes:
- Presence of /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium when updating | changeable in line 16 INSTALL_PATH
- Executable named helium-browser.AppImage | for convenience so launchers don't have to be edited at each update
Keeps prior AppImage as helium-browser.OldAppImage which will be replaced at every update

Automatic updater script
Installs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium | changeable in line 8 INSTALL_PATH
Assumes:
- Presence of /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium when updating | changeable in line 8 INSTALL_PATH
- Executable named helium-browser.AppImage | for convenience so launchers don't have to be edited at each update
Loggs to /home/<USER>/.apps/Helium/updateLog
Keeps prior AppImage as helium-browser.OldAppImage which will be replaced at every update