Re: Flatpak or repository apps
On 7/12/19 10:14 AM, Andrei POPESCU wrote:
> On Vi, 12 iul 19, 09:33:44, Georgios wrote:
>> Hi there!
>>
>> Based on security and stability i was wondering what is more preferable?
>>
>> Installing apps through flatpak or through debian repositories?
>
> This is quite generic. It would help if you provided concrete examples
> of software that is available both as Debian package and flatpak.
well i was thinking if it has any advantage installing user apps like
gimp,keepassxc,shotwell,vlc and libreoffice through flatpak.
They are on debian repositories and flatpak
>
>> Some thoughts in my mind.
>>
>> Repositories:
>>
>> -I was thinking that in repositories you have old software that gets
>> bugs fixes. But what about old software that it isnt supported? Are
>> fixes backported etc? How fast?
>
> Depends on the software.
>
>> -Doesnt offer easy sandboxing like flatpak
>>
>> -Apparmor can restrict applications
>>
>>
>> Flatpak:
>>
>> -sandboxing
>>
>> -Propably bug fixes are faster if the developer support flatpak distribution
>
> What makes you assume that?
>
>> -No Apparmor.
>>
>> -are the latest applications stable enough?
>
> Depends on the application.
>
>> Any thoughts on the issue?
>
> Some, as per above, but not very helpful without examples.
>
> Kind regards,
> Andrei
>
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