Linux packaging has no shortage of controversy, and snap packages are no exception to that. But why are snap packages so controversial? What do they give us that standard packages don't? In this video, Jay goes over the basics of snap packages. Support Linux Learning and check out Netdata, a powerful utility that enables you to easily and proactively monitor your business, home, or homelab network • Check out Netdata here ➜ (affiliate revenue earned) *Support Linux Learning and get something Awesome (commission earned)* • Spin up your very own Linux server with Akamai (sponsor) ➜ • Become a channel member here on YouTube ➜ • Become a Patron on Patreon ➜ • Receive a 5% discount on an LPI exam voucher ➜ • Affiliate store for Linux compatible hardware/accessories ➜ • Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ • My recording gear (commissions earned) ➜ • Awesome KVM for your Homelab ➜ *🎥 VIDEO SPECIFIC LINKS* • snapd setup documentation ➜ • Snap store ➜ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro, and what are snap packages? 01:32 - ChatGPT explains what snap packages are 02:29 - Spin up your own Linux server with Akamai (Sponsor) 03:41 - Understanding what "Universal Linux Packages" are 06:00 - Universal Packages exist today, so how's it going? 06:36 - Why "snaps" exist, and the goals it attempts to solve 08:36 - General information on getting started with snap packages 11:09 - Hands-on examples of snap in action 18:00 - Differentiating between snaps and typical packages 19:45 - Updating installed snap packages 21:31 - How to defer snap package updates 23:21 - Setting your own time window for snap updates 24:49 - Why are snap packages so controversial? *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ • Netdata ➜ • tmux ➜ • vim ➜ • Bash Scripting ➜ • Proxmox VE ➜ • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ • Community Forums ➜ • Github Account ➜ • Content Ethics ➜ • Request Paid Assistance ➜ ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. 🚫 Authentic Content, No Shortcuts Learn Linux TV values integrity and does not engage in click-farming, unauthorized services, or artificial view inflation. All growth—subscribers, likes, and views—comes organically from high-quality Linux tutorials, reviews, and educational content created to genuinely help viewers. #Ubuntu #DevOps #Linux