I honestly don't get why this is even a question, it literally is the same way you would on windows, I actually prefer using winget on windows as opposed to specific exe from website
Thanks, I've been wondering about this. I'm currently testing out Linux booting from USB drives; and will soon be converting two of my Windows 10 PCs to Linux (the third will remain on Windows 10, offline.) I've been wondering how to install software that wasn't in the distro store – as I will most likely have to do.
Arch Linux is simply brilliant. I use RichARCH btw. With it I was able to get Arch Linux up and running simply and quickly with kickstart like automation features.
7:24 I really enjoy PWAs for Firefox. The only problem I had with them is that any links you click on (eg a YouTube link in Discord) will overtake the window essentially exiting the app whenever you click on a link.
So I developed an extension on Firefox to fix this called PWA Links. Tested on Linux and Windows. Hopefully it helps someone out there.
I have tried an appimage that didn't run on my system and required packages on my system I didn't have. I think it was Freeciv-gtk3.22-3.1.2-x86_64.AppImage which required a certain version of glibc, 2.38 or higher, but Debian Bookworm is only on 2.36-9. Sad times indeed, and I really thought appimages were totally independent, fully packaged with everything they needed, but alas.
I need to replace a newer Nvidia driver with an older on Mint (at least see if it fixes anything). GeForce 630 GT 4giga card, that needs the older driver even on Windows (at least we'll find out if the trick works on Mint too). How do I do it? I have the older driver run file.
Besides that, got any ideas for a working Ubuntu Studio alternative? Ubuntu Studio is way, way, way too buggy and unstable. Might be a KDE issue as well, but don't know in what percentage. I'll let everyone know if Super Tux Racing works on the older driver! Thanks!
The tutorial we need would be more "how to change software installation path" at least for flatpack. I know some do not care everything go where the os is, but many do care so, might as well help
The main reason why Flatpaks have become the first choice when you want relatively up to date applications running on almost any Linux distribution is that it acts as fully independent source of libraries keeping distance mostly to the system provided ones.
While carefully crafted standalone deb and rpm packets can work in various Debian or Red Hat derived distributions the more system dependencies they are relying the less narrow the scope of the compatibility will be. The main issue is that with rpm and deb packages the only guarantee for the package to work is when it's used in the direct version it was packaged for: (Like putting a RHEL9 rpm in RHEL8 is usually a no-go and there are no guarantees between different point releases of one major release either)
This is the major reason why Flatpaks and Snaps have gained the traction as they mostly "just work" despite some shortcomings of the formats.
I had to stop at around 2 mins in, this dude use the exact same octaves when he talks and it just gets so repetetive. I'm sure he means well, but it quickly gets boring to listen to.
on windows I simply download a file or package. run an executable and then I have options to chose the drive I want to install the software on or what parts of the software I want or not.
on Linux…I have never seen this and nobody talks about it
Thank you. My experience with the Steam Deck prompted me to make my next PC a Linux PC and I was wanting more information on this subject, especially around flatpacks and snaps. The new PC arrives Wednesday.
Also if anyone is interested if you develop you can use .AppImage tool to convert your program to .AppImage so it will run on any Linux variant. But you have to compile the appimagetool. DistroTube YouTube channel has a good tutorial about it. Not sure if Michael Horn does; good overall fast review of the various package managers.
The centralized repository way is just better, safer, more convinient, faster, more realible. Nowadays I can't use Windows without Winget, it's not as good as DNF, APT or Pacman, for example, but it's much better it's like night 'n day. For those who are new to Linux, don't be scared, things will be different and you may not like it at first but it's a better way, just use it for a week and you'll get the hand of it.
Just to add for the people using opensuse. Opensuse uses rpm and something known as ymp witch is a file you open with that to install yast.
Opensuse uses zypper as their package manager but you can also use opi witch could be compared to the aur. Its really good for searching for packages as it searches the official and community repos. Just type opi <insert package name here> and you will be given a list of alternatives.
To install packages I use pacman and paru for aur, so I can check the makepkgs when downloading a new package. If I find a broken AUR package, I'll install it with flatpak. Appimages are a big no-no to me
I've always had an issue trying to figure out how to use appimage files for some reason. But it's truly amazing just how many ways there are to install things on Linux and how versatile it really is. It kind of makes me sad when some people who don't really appreciate Linux for what it is, they bash it and call it garbage developed by amateurs. In my opinion, for what it can do, Linux is way better than Windows by leaps and bounds.
I just think we need an easier way to manage permissions for flatpak since a software center allows you to install anything, I know we have flatseal and kde but it is not intuitive.
I also think software centers should allow paid apps, there are are some professional apps that will never be free
Windows Update definitely doesn't install every driver you need, just the basics. Many things related to the chipset will always be missing. The rest you will still have to manually install whether it's the old fashioned way or through your motherboards software.
I still don´t see the advantage of package managers or fragmenting the ways you install software.
flatpak and snap have made it so some linux users have access to certain programs that others don´t unless they install flatpak or snap. How is this good? Not to mention these two add a lot of bloat to the size of the OS and they require their own stores and methods to get things working.
Package managers are even worse, they behave like windows update but for the entire system. if you want to update one program, a normal person has to update everything with a cli command, and chances are, some programs will be broken, or maybe you just don´t want to update a certain version or worse, the server from which you´re getting your package from malfunctions. Loads of bad things can happen.
Why is the windows/macos method worse? you go on the internet, you get an executable and you run it/ install it. How can people objectively say this method is worse? I don´t get it. not only it minimized potential problems, it is way more intuitive and the user knows what their machine is doing, as opposed to a black screen with a bunch of white text filled with gibberish that you don´t have the time to understand because you just want to use the damn program.
I honestly don't get why this is even a question, it literally is the same way you would on windows, I actually prefer using winget on windows as opposed to specific exe from website
AUR with Arch Linux, REAPER is on there.
Thanks, I've been wondering about this. I'm currently testing out Linux booting from USB drives; and will soon be converting two of my Windows 10 PCs to Linux (the third will remain on Windows 10, offline.) I've been wondering how to install software that wasn't in the distro store – as I will most likely have to do.
Linux isnt 3rd world user friendly. We need an easier way to install software offline.
Can you explain Linux filesystem hierarchy?
Why did YouTube sent me through 9 rows of terminal buттf*скеrу to install Nvidia drivers when there was an easy GUI for it?
Why doesn't Fedora KDE make Flathub the default software source?
By the way can anyone explain task manager items
Bro, people make it out like installing software on Linux is some sort of CLI ritual and it pisses me off to no end 😭
Installing something should be like that: apt > .deb > source > flatpak > snap > appimage
Arch Linux is simply brilliant. I use RichARCH btw. With it I was able to get Arch Linux up and running simply and quickly with kickstart like automation features.
Very helpful video, while at the same time not being too overwhelming.
7:24 I really enjoy PWAs for Firefox. The only problem I had with them is that any links you click on (eg a YouTube link in Discord) will overtake the window essentially exiting the app whenever you click on a link.
So I developed an extension on Firefox to fix this called PWA Links. Tested on Linux and Windows. Hopefully it helps someone out there.
pretty sure appimages all rely on a library that's no longer supported. for my app, I'll stick with flatpak.
How did you download microsoft softwares? (I am new to linux)
What's the appropriate way to keep all my packages up to date? Whether they are from the manager, flatpaks, or AppImages?
I have tried an appimage that didn't run on my system and required packages on my system I didn't have. I think it was Freeciv-gtk3.22-3.1.2-x86_64.AppImage which required a certain version of glibc, 2.38 or higher, but Debian Bookworm is only on 2.36-9. Sad times indeed, and I really thought appimages were totally independent, fully packaged with everything they needed, but alas.
Helpful explanation. Thanks
In proton db some reviews claim that GTA V online can be run on linux with some tweaks. Can you kindly make a video on it?
There to many format we only need 1
The only right way is through the terminal
I need to replace a newer Nvidia driver with an older on Mint (at least see if it fixes anything). GeForce 630 GT 4giga card, that needs the older driver even on Windows (at least we'll find out if the trick works on Mint too). How do I do it? I have the older driver run file.
Besides that, got any ideas for a working Ubuntu Studio alternative? Ubuntu Studio is way, way, way too buggy and unstable. Might be a KDE issue as well, but don't know in what percentage. I'll let everyone know if Super Tux Racing works on the older driver! Thanks!
The tutorial we need would be more "how to change software installation path" at least for flatpack.
I know some do not care everything go where the os is, but many do care so, might as well help
The main reason why Flatpaks have become the first choice when you want relatively up to date applications running on almost any Linux distribution is that it acts as fully independent source of libraries keeping distance mostly to the system provided ones.
While carefully crafted standalone deb and rpm packets can work in various Debian or Red Hat derived distributions the more system dependencies they are relying the less narrow the scope of the compatibility will be. The main issue is that with rpm and deb packages the only guarantee for the package to work is when it's used in the direct version it was packaged for: (Like putting a RHEL9 rpm in RHEL8 is usually a no-go and there are no guarantees between different point releases of one major release either)
This is the major reason why Flatpaks and Snaps have gained the traction as they mostly "just work" despite some shortcomings of the formats.
I had to stop at around 2 mins in, this dude use the exact same octaves when he talks and it just gets so repetetive. I'm sure he means well, but it quickly gets boring to listen to.
The best way is going to the official website and finding out which version is the best for every programs.
Hi, can you make a video about gamescope? Its super useful for older applications.
on windows I simply download a file or package. run an executable and then I have options to chose the drive I want to install the software on or what parts of the software I want or not.
on Linux…I have never seen this and nobody talks about it
i always love linux….
Thank you. My experience with the Steam Deck prompted me to make my next PC a Linux PC and I was wanting more information on this subject, especially around flatpacks and snaps. The new PC arrives Wednesday.
Also if anyone is interested if you develop you can use .AppImage tool to convert your program to .AppImage so it will run on any Linux variant. But you have to compile the appimagetool.
DistroTube YouTube channel has a good tutorial about it. Not sure if Michael Horn does; good overall fast review of the various package managers.
The centralized repository way is just better, safer, more convinient, faster, more realible.
Nowadays I can't use Windows without Winget, it's not as good as DNF, APT or Pacman, for example, but it's much better it's like night 'n day.
For those who are new to Linux, don't be scared, things will be different and you may not like it at first but it's a better way, just use it for a week and you'll get the hand of it.
Just to add for the people using opensuse. Opensuse uses rpm and something known as ymp witch is a file you open with that to install yast.
Opensuse uses zypper as their package manager but you can also use opi witch could be compared to the aur. Its really good for searching for packages as it searches the official and community repos. Just type opi <insert package name here> and you will be given a list of alternatives.
I learned about progressive web apps on Firefox thanks to this video lol.
nice explanation! thanks!
always love the effort and professionalism in your videos!
Thanks for acknowledging that not everything might be in the repos and mentioning that you can go to the developer's website.
To install packages I use pacman and paru for aur, so I can check the makepkgs when downloading a new package. If I find a broken AUR package, I'll install it with flatpak. Appimages are a big no-no to me
I've always had an issue trying to figure out how to use appimage files for some reason. But it's truly amazing just how many ways there are to install things on Linux and how versatile it really is. It kind of makes me sad when some people who don't really appreciate Linux for what it is, they bash it and call it garbage developed by amateurs. In my opinion, for what it can do, Linux is way better than Windows by leaps and bounds.
I just think we need an easier way to manage permissions for flatpak since a software center allows you to install anything, I know we have flatseal and kde but it is not intuitive.
I also think software centers should allow paid apps, there are are some professional apps that will never be free
Windows Update definitely doesn't install every driver you need, just the basics. Many things related to the chipset will always be missing. The rest you will still have to manually install whether it's the old fashioned way or through your motherboards software.
I am installing the Void Linux to second drive right now. And your video is useful for me right now. Thank you
I still don´t see the advantage of package managers or fragmenting the ways you install software.
flatpak and snap have made it so some linux users have access to certain programs that others don´t unless they install flatpak or snap. How is this good? Not to mention these two add a lot of bloat to the size of the OS and they require their own stores and methods to get things working.
Package managers are even worse, they behave like windows update but for the entire system. if you want to update one program, a normal person has to update everything with a cli command, and chances are, some programs will be broken, or maybe you just don´t want to update a certain version or worse, the server from which you´re getting your package from malfunctions. Loads of bad things can happen.
Why is the windows/macos method worse? you go on the internet, you get an executable and you run it/ install it. How can people objectively say this method is worse? I don´t get it. not only it minimized potential problems, it is way more intuitive and the user knows what their machine is doing, as opposed to a black screen with a bunch of white text filled with gibberish that you don´t have the time to understand because you just want to use the damn program.
Fragmented mess
I love appimage rather than flatpack or snap. It is similar to dmg in Mac or .exe in Windows. It is easy to suggest new users.
I always thought that Linux DE's look outdated; until I tried macOS.
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