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There are some downsides (footprint, forced updates, speed, etc.), though depending on what you're installing those may not be deal-breakers. I'm using plain Ub
by blacksmith_tb 7y ago
There are some downsides (footprint, forced updates, speed, etc.), though depending on what you're installing those may not be deal-breakers. I'm using plain Ubuntu 20.04 and I tend to install stuff via apt and not snap in general (but I am fine with installing non-essential things via snap). The software store has a subtle toggle in the upper right for choosing to install a package as a snap or via apt when both are available.
- stevepike 7y agoYeah, is there a plan for it to long-term replace apt? I've just always used apt as my first choice and then snap for random things like spotify.
- toyg 7y agoThey are making a very big bet on snap, I would expect most of their desktop apps to be slowly moved there in the next few years. At that point apt would be kept around strictly for essential system packages and (hopefully) for server usage.
- RMPR 7y agoImho the principal downside (which you didn't mention) is the vendor lockdown.