What's the deal with Flatpak? (Linux Crash Course Series)

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. *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *🐧 Support Linux Learning and spin up your very own Linux Server!* Get $200 in credit over 60 days with your new account you can put toward creating your own Linux instances for learning or for powering your business infrastructure. 💧 Check out Digital Ocean here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *⏰ TIME CODES* 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 *🎓 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. #flatpak #DevOps #Linux