Universal Linux Apps/Packages (Flatpaks, Snaps, AppImages) seem to get a lot of hate in the Linux community, but why?! In this video, I talk about why this type of technology is not only necessary, but a good thing. ☁️ Launch your very own cloud Linux server with Linode: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/akamai LearnLinuxTV Sites 🐧 Main site: ➡️ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ 🐧 LearnLinuxTV Community: ➡️ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Support LearnLinuxTV (commission earned) 📖 Check out Jay's latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition. Covers Ubuntu 22.04! ➡️ https://ubuntuserverbook.com/ 🙌 Support me on Patreon and get early access to new content! ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/patron 🛒 Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/amazon 💻 Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot *Time Codes*: 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - What are Universal apps? 03:55 - What's wrong with the old way? 11:17 - Don't they use more hard drive space? 13:55 - Theming Issues 14:53 - What are the types of Universal Apps available? 15:09 - AppImages 18:28 - About snap packages being "forced" on people 20:34 - Snap packages, do they take longer to launch? 21:46 - Are snap packages proprietary? 22:58 - Flatpaks 24:45 - Closing thoughts About Me 🐦 Follow me on Twitter! ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/twitter 👨 More about me: ➡️ https://www.jaylacroix.com/ ➡️ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ Recommended evergreen videos: 💽 How to create a bootable flash drive for installing Linux ➡️ https://linux.video/flash-usb 🐧 Understanding Linux permissions ➡️ https://linux.video/perms 🐧 OpenSSH Guide ➡️ https://linux.video/ssh 📖 LVM Deep-dive: ➡️ https://linux.video/lvm 🔐 How to better secure OpenSSH: ➡️ https://linux.video/secure-ssh ☁️ How to create a cloud Linux server with Linode: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/create-linode FAQ 🐧 Which distro do I use? ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/mydistro 💽 My recording gear (commissions earned): ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/recording-stuff #Flatpak #Linux #AppImage