Add code-server package to Debian/Ubuntu repositories upstream

[kaaax0815]

Upload Package to install it easily with apt install code-server

[nhooyr]

Originally we determined it'd be too much effort to get code-server into all these upstream repositories. The install script + github releases has been very streamlined for us but there's definitely value in users being able to install directly from their distro vendor.

[kaaax0815]

I think this (https://askubuntu.com/questions/16446/how-to-get-my-software-into-ubuntu) is useful for beginning or discussing if you want a PPA or the Official Ubuntu repo

[tidux]

Given the release cadence of code-server versus Debian/Ubuntu I think it'd be better to just stand up a third party apt repo. The current .debs work fine.

[kaaax0815]

This would also be a good alternative, because this would also fix #2582

[KaKi87]

+1 for adding code-server to the main Debian/Ubuntu APT repository, or to create a PPA.
DEBs are already very nice, but doesn't allow automated updates.
Unless it would be preferred to code a self-updater but I don't think it would be easier.
Thanks

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[tianalemesle]

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[KaKi87]

Hi @code-asher, any news on an APT repo or a PPA or a flatpak ? Thanks

[code-asher]

No, I have no plans on doing this, but if someone wants to set something up that automatically runs with the CI publish workflow or something, please feel free.