Ubuntu Snappy and Snap Packages | Linux Explained
534Ubuntu 16.04 was released a couple months ago and with it came a lot of interesting changes. The most interesting change for me though, is the introduction of Ubuntu Snappy on the desktop. In this video, I'm going to answer the questions "what is Ubuntu Snappy?" and "what are Snaps?". This is Linux Explained.
Related Links and Sources:
Snapcraft - http://snapcraft.io/
Snappy Ubuntu Core - https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/snappy/
Apps to Snaps - http://insights.ubuntu.com/2016/06/01/apps-to-snaps/
Universal βsnapβ packages launch on multiple Linux distros - https://insights.ubuntu.com/2016/06/14/universal-snap-packages-launch-on-multiple-linux-distros/
Dustin's Tutorial - http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2016/06/howto-host-your-own-snap-store.html
SnapStore - https://github.com/noise/snapstore/
OpenStore - https://open.uappexplorer.com/app/openstore.openstore-team
My HowToGeek article about Ubuntu 16.04 - http://www.howtogeek.com/251647/ubuntu-16.04-makes-ubuntu-exciting-again/
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__Segment Index__
00:40 - No Opinions Disclaimer
01:14 - Brief Description of Snaps
01:57 - Snappy = Informal Name
02:13 - Ubuntu Core
02:29 - Snappy Ubuntu Core
02:37 - Snappy on Ubuntu Desktop
02:48 - Snappy Summary
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# User Benefits
03:49 - Cross-Distro Compatibility
04:13 - Alleviates Distro Version Fragmentation
04:56 - Get the Latest Updates from Developers
05:21 - Robust Update Process with Rollback
05:49 - Read-Only SquashFS System-Images
06:00 - Snaps have App Isolation
06:18 - Multiple Versions Installed Side-by-Side
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# App Developer Benefits
06:39 - Cross-Distro Compatibility
06:56 - Developer Control of Application Updates
07:31 - User-selectable Channels/Branches for Updates
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# Distribution Benefits
08:03 - Focus on Distro Development
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# Frequently Asked Questions
08:34 - Do snaps replace Debian packages?
09:23 - Will the same Snap work across multiple distros that implement Snappy?
09:33 - Which distros can I use Snaps on?
09:52 - Are Snaps completely isolated or will it support Shared Libraries?
10:24 - Are Third-Party Snap Repos or Stores possible?
10:56 - Are snaps related to Ubuntu Phone's clicks?
11:10 - What happens if I install a DEB and a SNAP of the same application?
11:23 - Can Snaps be installed without the use of a Repo or Store?
11:40 - Is it possible for multiple developers, like a team, to manage the same Snap?
11:57 - How is namespace handled with Snaps? Are snap name conflicts possible?
12:42 - How do Snaps handle systems with multiple users using the same Snap?
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13:01 - Outro
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Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)