If you're not using Flatpaks, you're doing Linux wrong.

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They're the future of Linux app distribution. Distros like Elementary, Pop, and even Steam OS support them by default. So here's what they are, how they work, and a bit of their history!

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* AMD Ryzen 7 1800x
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* System76 Thelio Minor
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* DDR4 16GB RAM
* Zotac Nvidia GTX 970 4GB

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