Today's thread is about Flatpak...

[KGIII]

The short version is that today's article is about installing Flatpak in Lubuntu. This will work for other distros, though Mint should support Flatpak natively - as will some other distros. I made this one specific to Lubuntu, but I include directions at the bottom for those using Ubuntu who also want to add Flatpaks to their Software Manager.

It's not that complicated and enables a whole new world of applications that are sandboxed and come shipped with everything they need.

Install Flatpaks In Lubuntu • Linux Tips

This shouldn't be a very long article and will apply to other distros, but this is how you install Flatpaks in Lubuntu.

linux-tips.us

So, there's an article...

 

[Sherri is a Cat]

I finally got a full install of Linux Mint. I have a lot to learn. I have no idea what Flatpak is or what it does. It sounds like something I'll probably need. This seems like a good read for me as I begin my Linux journey.

Thanks!

 

[KGIII]

As you are using Linux Mint, you don't have to do anything to enable Flatpak. Support is built in, as a default.

 

[Sherri is a Cat]

As you are using Linux Mint, you don't have to do anything to enable Flatpak. Support is built in, as a default.

though Mint should support Flatpak natively -

Missed that word, natively.
Thanks

 

[KGIII]

Missed that word, natively.
Thanks

Enjoy! There's a ton of software that's trivial to install.

You don't even have to go to the repository to find it, as they're included in your regular software manager. You can even tell when it's a Flatpak and not a traditional package.

See this image:

 

[Sherri is a Cat]

Enjoy! There's a ton of software that's trivial to install.

You don't even have to go to the repository to find it, as they're included in your regular software manager. You can even tell when it's a Flatpak and not a traditional package.

See this image:

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I feel like it's Xmas and I'm opening gifts! I looked at the software manager. Wow! But I have a few things I need to do before exploring. Then the questions. I've already been using some of them, specifically Libre Office.

 

[Vimmer]

What is useful and relatively bug less software for flatpack?

 

[KGIII]

What is useful and relatively bug less software for flatpack?

I've never noticed any major bugs with any of the software. In the article, there's a link to the FlatHub repo and you can browse software there.