Ubuntu Snap

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Introduction

An Ubuntu Snap package, or just Snap, introduced by Ubuntu Linux, is a distribution format similar to AppImage in that it is intended to be a "universal installable package" to deploy software in Linux systems.

The intention is that programs installed from a Snap are sandboxed so they do not interfere with the rest of your operating system, and moreover can be updated automatically to the latest version to get the best version of the program.

As of v0.19 the use of Snaps is experimental. The current Snaps are generated and hosted by volunteers.

To install one version of the Snap use:

snap install --edge freecad-ppd

Links

More information about current efforts to deal with Snaps.