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Is there a downside to Flatpak? (lemmy.world)

submitted 9 months ago by 0485919158191@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Basically title.

I’m wondering if a package manager like flatpak comes with any drawback or negatives. Since it just works on basically any distro. Why isn’t this just the default? It seems very convenient.

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[–] burgersc12@mander.xyz 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

Take a look at this site that goes into the details of the shortcomings of Flatpak, its from 2020 but I'm sure some of this is relevant still

[–] scratchandgame@lemmy.ml 3 points 9 months ago

I don't think anyone dislike this comment is really correct: When they said you can use flatseal, they are making user become security expert overnight.

Too much for anyone claim themselves "practical" "security"

[–] 0485919158191@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Thank you! Very interesting read!

[–] Tzeentch@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That blogpost is considered to be somewhat flawed with its information, as explained here: https://tesk.page/2021/02/11/response-to-flatkill-org/

[–] burgersc12@mander.xyz 1 points 9 months ago

This is a much better read than mine, thanks for sharing!