The Linux Crash Course – What are snap packages?

Linux packages have no shortage of controversy, and Snap packages are no exception. But why are instant packages so controversial? What do they give us that standard packages don't? In this video, Jay goes over the basics of Snap packages.

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• Snapd configuration documentation https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd
• Snap Store https://snapcraft.io/store

*Time codes*
00:00 – Introduction and what are Snap packages?
01:32 – ChatGPT explains what Snap packages are
02:29 – Launch your own Linux server with Akamai (Sponsor)
03:41 – Understand what "Universal Linux Packages" are
06:00 – Universal plans exist today, so how does it work?
06:36 – Why /"snaps/" exist and what goals they try to solve
08:36 – General information on getting started with Snap packages
11:09 – Practical examples of snap in action
6:00 p.m. – Differentiation between snaps and typical packages
7:45 p.m. – Update installed snap packages
9:31 p.m. – How to defer Snap package updates
11:21 p.m. – Setting your own time window for instant updates
24:49 – Why are instant packages so controversial?

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