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Why Snap and Flatpak make Linux a better OS and how they're different
vor 8 Monaten
Why Snap and Flatpak make Linux a better OS and how they're different
One of the reasons why Snap and Flatpak were developed was to remove the dependency issues found with traditional package managers. Snap and Flatpak packages contain all the software necessary to install the package in question, including dependencies.
So, when you go to install a certain piece of software via either Snap or Flatpak, you don't have to worry about installing dependencies because the Snap or Flatpak package has taken care of that issue for you.
I've certainly found Flatpak's to be great when some software updates had been breaking due to dependencies which were at different versions to the one that the software wanted. Also, some devs are preferring to distribute Flatpaks or Snaps as it makes support so much easier, and installing on different distro's is also a "snap".
Yes it's true, I suppose, that proprietary software could also be packaged into a Snap or Flatpak, as the app is not being built from compiling the source code at all.
The linked article also gives a nice comparison between the two formats. Of course, as a user, you can use either, or you can use both if you wish.
See https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-snap-and-flatpak-make-linux-a-better-os-and-how-theyre-different
#technology #Linux #Flatpak #Snap #opensource
One of the reasons why Snap and Flatpak were developed was to remove the dependency issues found with traditional package managers. Snap and Flatpak packages contain all the software necessary to install the package in question, including dependencies.
So, when you go to install a certain piece of software via either Snap or Flatpak, you don't have to worry about installing dependencies because the Snap or Flatpak package has taken care of that issue for you.
I've certainly found Flatpak's to be great when some software updates had been breaking due to dependencies which were at different versions to the one that the software wanted. Also, some devs are preferring to distribute Flatpaks or Snaps as it makes support so much easier, and installing on different distro's is also a "snap".
Yes it's true, I suppose, that proprietary software could also be packaged into a Snap or Flatpak, as the app is not being built from compiling the source code at all.
The linked article also gives a nice comparison between the two formats. Of course, as a user, you can use either, or you can use both if you wish.
See https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-snap-and-flatpak-make-linux-a-better-os-and-how-theyre-different
#technology #Linux #Flatpak #Snap #opensource
vor 8 Monaten
@gadgeteer Though i would concede the following is probably less attractive, or even maybe completely beyond consideration, for less technical users, for the slightly [or more] geeky amongst us, IMO a project that massively downgrades any argument for #flatpak or #snap, is #Distrobox.
Danie van der Merwe
@Droppie [infosec] ?♀:archlinux: :kde: :floorp: :thunderbird:?:vegan: Distrobox though is not quite the same thing - that is more of a virtual OS on the CLI which does help run apps packaged for a different distro / package manager. I'd say it may make it a bit more complex where an average user may find the plain Flatpak install and run from the menu a bit easier. But yes, Distrobox has some useful functions.
Flatpak vs Snap, know the differences and gain insights as a Linux user to pick the best
vor 2 Jahren
Flatpak and Snap packages are more popular than ever among Linux users who no longer prefer native binary packages or AppImages.
Primarily because of its ease of use, integration with the software center, and the ability to get the latest app updates hassle-free.
You no longer need to worry about the dependencies when installing an app.
For some, the security advantages of sandboxing/isolation are a factor too. But we will not discuss the specifics for that here.
No matter the benefits of Flatpak and Snap, what are their differences? What should you consider using? In this article, we explore how they're distinct to help you decide what you want to use.
See Flatpak vs. Snap: 10 Differences You Should Know
#technology #Linux #Snap #Flatpak #opensource
Primarily because of its ease of use, integration with the software center, and the ability to get the latest app updates hassle-free.
You no longer need to worry about the dependencies when installing an app.
For some, the security advantages of sandboxing/isolation are a factor too. But we will not discuss the specifics for that here.
No matter the benefits of Flatpak and Snap, what are their differences? What should you consider using? In this article, we explore how they're distinct to help you decide what you want to use.
See Flatpak vs. Snap: 10 Differences You Should Know
#technology #Linux #Snap #Flatpak #opensource
Flatpak vs Snap, know the differences and gain insights as a Linux user to pick the best.
vor 2 Jahren
@gadgeteer Sure, but they need to fix the Firefox snap. And actually let me disable it until it works. The aggressive way Ubuntu reverts to the snap is not OK.