• superweeniehutjrs@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I’m uninformed, why were things like snap and flatpak created?

    I barely understand docker, but I’m starting to understand why it can be beneficial, although bloated.

    • Rikj000@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Flatpak:
      To limit shady proprietary software from accessing your full storage / hardware.
      You can manage the sandbox access through tools like FlatSeal.

      Snap:
      To ruin your day / user experience.

      Both where introduced as a universal way to distribute packages on various distros.