Package Details: anydesk-legacy-bin 6.0.1-2

Git Clone URL: https://aur.archlinux.org/anydesk-legacy-bin.git (read-only, click to copy)
Package Base: anydesk-legacy-bin
Description: Legacy AnyDesk 6.0.1. Stable version without commercial use nags or timeouts.
Upstream URL: https://www.anydesk.com
Keywords: anydesk desktop legacy remote teamviewer
Licenses: custom:AnyDesk
Conflicts: anydesk, anydesk-bin
Provides: anydesk
Submitter: microck
Maintainer: microck
Last Packager: microck
Votes: 2
Popularity: 1.26
First Submitted: 2025-11-23 15:49 (UTC)
Last Updated: 2025-11-23 18:58 (UTC)

Pinned Comments

microck commented on 2025-11-23 15:57 (UTC) (edited on 2025-11-23 16:05 (UTC) by microck)

Why use this legacy version (6.0.1) instead of the latest anydesk-bin?

This package is maintained explicitly for users experiencing usability or stability issues with the newer 6.1.x / 6.3.x releases.

1. No Aggressive Commercial Restrictions The most common reason to downgrade is the "Commercial Use Detected" enforcement.

  • No Timeouts: Newer versions frequently flag personal users as commercial, forcing a disconnect every 15 minutes.
  • No Waiting Periods: This version avoids the forced "cooldown" timer (often 60+ seconds) required before you can reconnect after a timeout.

2. Linux Stability & Compatibility

  • Freezing Issues: Versions 6.1.0 through 6.3.0 have known bugs on various Linux distros where the client freezes upon connection or minimizes incorrectly.
  • Wayland/Display Server: 6.0.1 is widely regarded as the most stable build for X11, avoiding the "display server not supported" or black screen errors common in recent updates.

3. Minimal UI (No Bloat)

  • This version predates the recent UI overhaul. It does not contain the large banner ads, "Address Book" nags, or forced account login prompts present in v7+.

Note: As this is a frozen legacy version (released ~2020), it will not receive new features or official security patches from AnyDesk. Use strictly for personal convenience.

Latest Comments

microck commented on 2025-11-23 15:57 (UTC) (edited on 2025-11-23 16:05 (UTC) by microck)

Why use this legacy version (6.0.1) instead of the latest anydesk-bin?

This package is maintained explicitly for users experiencing usability or stability issues with the newer 6.1.x / 6.3.x releases.

1. No Aggressive Commercial Restrictions The most common reason to downgrade is the "Commercial Use Detected" enforcement.

  • No Timeouts: Newer versions frequently flag personal users as commercial, forcing a disconnect every 15 minutes.
  • No Waiting Periods: This version avoids the forced "cooldown" timer (often 60+ seconds) required before you can reconnect after a timeout.

2. Linux Stability & Compatibility

  • Freezing Issues: Versions 6.1.0 through 6.3.0 have known bugs on various Linux distros where the client freezes upon connection or minimizes incorrectly.
  • Wayland/Display Server: 6.0.1 is widely regarded as the most stable build for X11, avoiding the "display server not supported" or black screen errors common in recent updates.

3. Minimal UI (No Bloat)

  • This version predates the recent UI overhaul. It does not contain the large banner ads, "Address Book" nags, or forced account login prompts present in v7+.

Note: As this is a frozen legacy version (released ~2020), it will not receive new features or official security patches from AnyDesk. Use strictly for personal convenience.