Ubuntu Snap
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.
User documentation
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, Docker, AppImage, Ubuntu Snap
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- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub