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Normally I would be the type commenting on the irrational component to controversial perceptions around the #Snap ecosystem.
But in this case even I would say that #Canonical are bang to rights given the repeat occurrences and the types of mitigation they could have introduced.
If they are only trying to avoid cost or amplifying the fear of it becoming a walled-garden then the current approach is biased too far in the other direction on both counts.
Valve is seeing an increasing number of bug reports for issues caused by Canonical's repackaging of the Steam client through snap.
The best way to install Steam on Debian and derivative operating systems is to follow the instructions at https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/#getting-started and use the official .deb
We are not involved with the snap repackaging. It has a lot of issues.
If you don't want the .deb, please at least consider the flatpak version.
GitHub - ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux: Issue tracking for the Steam for Linux beta client
Issue tracking for the Steam for Linux beta client - GitHub - ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux: Issue tracking for the Steam for Linux beta clientGitHub
Cross-distribution support improvements coming for Canonical's Snap packages https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/cross-distribution-support-improvements-coming-for-canonicals-snap-packages/
#Linux #Snap #Canonical #Ubuntu
Cross-distribution support improvements coming for Canonical's Snap packages
Well, 2024 should be interesting for Linux packaging! While many distributions use different packaging formats like deb, rpm and others there's also Flatpak for cross-distro support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Well, #Snap may be better on the #Server side but considering the "standard by consensus" on #FLOSS they should admit defeat and go with #FlatPak.
Espechally since #Canonical doesn't seem to yet provide the benefit of a #centralized #repo in the form of #QualityControl and #Verification of #Developers...
@BrodieOnLinux took a look at the case:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zl_Y8vSteo
Malware Discovered On Ubuntu's Snap Store
No matter what application store you're using you need to be wary that sometimes moderation practices either fail or are not in place and malicious applicati...YouTube
OFC, one does always buy into an #Ecosystem...
I think #Canonical should not #hamfist #Snap too hard and instead work towards a safe alliance to enshure portability of #Linux applications across Distros to replace the #RedHat dominance and avoid a #Duopoly if not #Tripoly for their own sake.
Which reminds me that @EU_Commission not calling out #RHEL and #Autodesk as #Market #Gatekeepers shows that those decisionmakers know shit about #tech.
I'm technical enough, but help family and friends with #Linux. I'm particular about graphical user experience.
- sane setup for non-technical users or of the box
- easy access to printer setup, user setup, network setup, etc
- timely security updates
- ootb wide hardware support (including proprietary if chosen)
- mainstream enough for packages (including proprietary ones) to be available. #flatpak #snap #appimage and #distrobox make this easier now
Sp basically @ubuntu #Canonical failed to provide the main benefit of their #SingleVendor / #SingleProvider #Solution aka. #Snap & #Snapcraft:
Snap store from Canonical hit with malicious apps https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/10/snap-store-from-canonical-hit-with-malicious-apps/
Snap store from Canonical hit with malicious apps
Canonical are currently dealing with a security incident with the Snap store, after users noticed multiple fake apps were uploaded so temporary limits have been put in place.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Now, will #Canonical follow this move with Snap? Because I'd much rather support an ecosystem that in turn has the mechanisms in place to support the developers.
#FlatHub #Flatpak #Snap #Linux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/02/flathub-seeks-funding-to-add-payments-donations-and-subscriptions/
Flathub seeks funding to add payments, donations and subscriptions
Making the rounds recently is a proposal being made to add in payments, donations and subscriptions options to Flathub.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)