How does it accomplish this? Essentially, a Snap package is a self-contained application that bundles most of the libraries and runtimes (necessary to successfully run an application) into a single, universal package. ![]() Snaps actually makes installing/updating/removing applications on Linux incredibly easy. ![]() In this article, I’ll answer some common questions that arise when learning about Snaps and show how to start using them.Įxactly what are Snap packages? And why are they needed? Considering there are already multiple ways to install software on Linux, doesn’t this complicate the issue? Not in the slightest. What makes Snap packages so attractive to the end user? The answer is really quite easy: Simplicity. These universal packages were brought into the spotlight with the release of Ubuntu 16.04 and have continued to draw attention as a viable solution for installing applications on Linux. Chances are you’ve heard about Snap packages.
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