Linux software packaging has seen some interesting changes lately, especially with the rise of the "universal package". Flatpak, one of the leading forms of the prominent universal package types has seen some confusion (and sometimes controversy) but in this video, Jay will explain the concept and show you how to manage Flatpaks with the flatpak command.
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00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Set up your own Linux server with Akamai’s Connected Cloud (Sponsor)
02:19 – A brief summary of universal packages and how they help
05:02 – How Flatpaks fit in within the Linux ecosystem
06:40 – Flathub – the most popular Flatpak repository
07:17 – You can use the CLI to install Flatpaks
08:18 – Flatpaks aren’t always maintained by the vendor
09:02 – Where do Flatpaks store config files?
10:02 – Why you should make sure to install the "Flatseal" Flatpak
11:17 – "User" Flatpaks vs "System" Flatpaks
12:08 – Example flatpak commands
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