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An [[Ubuntu_Snap|Ubuntu Snap]] package, or just [[Ubuntu_Snap|Snap]], introduced by Ubuntu Linux, is a distribution format similar to [[AppImage|AppImage]] in that it is intended to be a "universal installable package" to deploy software in Linux systems.
An [[Ubuntu_Snap|Ubuntu Snap]] package, or just [[Ubuntu_Snap|Snap]], introduced by Ubuntu Linux, is a distribution format similar to [[AppImage|AppImage]] in that it is intended to be a "universal installable package" to deploy software in Linux systems.


The intention is that programs installed from a Snap are sandboxed so they do not interfere with the rest of your operating system, and moreover can be updated automatically to the latest version to get the best version of the program.
The intention is that programs installed from a Snap are sandboxed so they do not interfere with the rest of your operating system, and moreover they can be updated automatically to get the latest features.

== Installation ==

Snaps are handled by the Snap daemon, or {{incode|snapd}}, which can be installed in many Linux distributions.


As of v0.19 the use of Snaps is experimental. The current Snaps are generated and hosted by volunteers.
As of v0.19 the use of Snaps is experimental. The current Snaps are generated and hosted by volunteers.

Revision as of 00:01, 6 June 2020

Introduction

An Ubuntu Snap package, or just Snap, introduced by Ubuntu Linux, is a distribution format similar to AppImage in that it is intended to be a "universal installable package" to deploy software in Linux systems.

The intention is that programs installed from a Snap are sandboxed so they do not interfere with the rest of your operating system, and moreover they can be updated automatically to get the latest features.

Installation

Snaps are handled by the Snap daemon, or snapd, which can be installed in many Linux distributions.

As of v0.19 the use of Snaps is experimental. The current Snaps are generated and hosted by volunteers.

To install one version of the Snap use:

snap install --edge freecad-ppd

Links

More information about current efforts to deal with Snaps.