The Linux Crash Course - What are "snap" Packages?

Linux packaging has no shortage of controversy, and snap packages are no exception to that. But why are snap packages so controversial? What do they give us that standard packages don't? In this video, Jay goes over the basics of snap packages. *LEARN LINUX TV - YOUR HOME FOR LINUX-RELATED FUN AND LEARNING!* Support Linux Learning and check out Netdata, a powerful utility that enables you to easily and proactively monitor your business, home, or homelab network • Check out Netdata here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata (affiliate revenue earned) *Support Linux Learning and get something Awesome (commission earned)* • Spin up your very own Linux server with Akamai (sponsor) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai • Become a channel member here on YouTube ➜ https://learnlinux.link/join • Become a Patron on Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Receive a 5% discount on an LPI exam voucher ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher • Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon • Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ http://ubuntuserverbook.com • My recording gear (commissions earned) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/recording-stuff • Awesome KVM for your Homelab ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot *🎥 VIDEO SPECIFIC LINKS* • snapd setup documentation ➜ https://snapcraft.io/docs/installing-snapd • Snap store ➜ https://snapcraft.io/store *⏰ TIME CODES* 00:00 - Intro, and what are snap packages? 01:32 - ChatGPT explains what snap packages are 02:29 - Spin up your own Linux server with Akamai (Sponsor) 03:41 - Understanding what "Universal Linux Packages" are 06:00 - Universal Packages exist today, so how's it going? 06:36 - Why "snaps" exist, and the goals it attempts to solve 08:36 - General information on getting started with snap packages 11:09 - Hands-on examples of snap in action 18:00 - Differentiating between snaps and typical packages 19:45 - Updating installed snap packages 21:31 - How to defer snap package updates 23:21 - Setting your own time window for snap updates 24:49 - Why are snap packages so controversial? *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #Ubuntu #DevOps #Linux