Did we kill Linux's killer feature?
Did we kill Linux's killer feature?
A few years ago we were able to upgrade everything (OS and Apps) using a single command. I remember this was something we boasted about when talking to Windows and Mac fans. It was such an amazing feature. Something that users of proprietary systems hadn't even heard about. We had this on desktops before things like Apple's App Store and Play Store were a thing.
We can no longer do that thanks to Flatpaks and Snaps as well as AppImages.
Recently i upgraded my Fedora system. I few days later i found out i was runnig some older apps since they were Flatpaks (i had completely forgotten how I installed bitwarden for instance.)
Do you miss the old system too?
Is it possible to bring back that experience? A unified, reliable CLI solution to make sure EVERYTHING is up to date?
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In Mint you can install flatpaks from the software manager and those get updated by the update manager. So it's all still one click.
Same on Fedora. It'll even do firmware too.
We're nowhere near the absolute shitshow that is updating the system and and programs on windows.
The individual pop up for upgrades on windows is probably the single biggest bother.. (except the Microsoft bloatware/spyware of course)
I'd like to add that it's even better than that!
You can install apt, flathub and snap (if you want to install it) packages from the same installer, complete with full package info, screenshots and reviews!
You can even compare them by switching quickly via the drop-down!The updater also checks all three, allowing you to scrutinise every part you want, or just updating it all with one button!
The installer and updater are actually better than using the command line, in my opinion, and I am by no means a stranger to the command line!
Seems the same way in OpenSUSE Tumbleweed.