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Why are there some packages in the Software application but not in apt?
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).
But I already found something I wasn't expecting:
some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?
apt package-management gnome-software
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).
But I already found something I wasn't expecting:
some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?
apt package-management gnome-software
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You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).aptitudeorsynapticmaybe more familiar to you.
– guiverc
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@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).
But I already found something I wasn't expecting:
some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?
apt package-management gnome-software
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).
But I already found something I wasn't expecting:
some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?
apt package-management gnome-software
apt package-management gnome-software
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You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).aptitudeorsynapticmaybe more familiar to you.
– guiverc
10 hours ago
@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).aptitudeorsynapticmaybe more familiar to you.
– guiverc
10 hours ago
@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).
aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.– guiverc
10 hours ago
You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).
aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.– guiverc
10 hours ago
@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).
Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.
Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876
The Software application also contains snaps, in fact
Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)
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You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
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@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
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When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
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isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt
No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be
sudo snap install discord
and atom would be
sudo snap install --classic atom
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2 Answers
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2 Answers
2
active
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
9
down vote
accepted
You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).
Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.
Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876
The Software application also contains snaps, in fact
Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)
answered 11 hours ago
pomsky
25.7k1080107
2
You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
2
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
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up vote
9
down vote
accepted
You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).
Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.
Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876
The Software application also contains snaps, in fact
Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)
answered 11 hours ago
pomsky
25.7k1080107
2
You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
2
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
up vote
9
down vote
accepted
You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).
Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.
Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876
The Software application also contains snaps, in fact
Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)
answered 11 hours ago
pomsky
25.7k1080107
You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).
Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.
Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876
The Software application also contains snaps, in fact
Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)
answered 11 hours ago
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You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
2
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
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2
You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
2
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
2
2
You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
1
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
– DK Bose
11 hours ago
1
1
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
@DKBose Thanks! Appended.
– pomsky
11 hours ago
2
2
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
– jonatjano
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
@jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
– pomsky
8 hours ago
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isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt
No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be
sudo snap install discord
and atom would be
sudo snap install --classic atom
answered 11 hours ago
Rinzwind
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up vote
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down vote
isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt
No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be
sudo snap install discord
and atom would be
sudo snap install --classic atom
answered 11 hours ago
Rinzwind
200k26383514
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt
No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be
sudo snap install discord
and atom would be
sudo snap install --classic atom
answered 11 hours ago
Rinzwind
200k26383514
isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt
No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be
sudo snap install discord
and atom would be
sudo snap install --classic atom
answered 11 hours ago
Rinzwind
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You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc).
aptitudeorsynapticmaybe more familiar to you.– guiverc
10 hours ago
@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
– jonatjano
8 hours ago