+1 to this until (at minimum) the below issues are resolved:
=> https://bugs.launchpad.net/snapd/+bug/1575053
=> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/snapd/+bug/1643706
Seeing these issues open for so long is worrying to me, considering a
growing number of critical packages such as Firefox
> Judging by the size of this other thread [1], I'd venture many other
users feel equally about this.
Indeed. Just so that we are clear about the importance of this:
At present, the bug linked to by @guiambros, which triggered opening
this bug in ubuntu-meta as well, is the 3rd highest by heat
+1, I would also strongly prefer that Ubuntu stops adopting snap by
default, or at least give users the option to use other deb/apt
alternatives. I respect the work done by snap developers, but given its
current state breaking XDG standards, forced app updates, and impact on
size/performance, I
The bug status is appropriate. Thank you for taking the time to help
make Ubuntu better.
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Title:
Stop recommending snap
To manage notifications
So far, 12 people have already indicated that this bug affects them
(several giving more detailed descriptions). This bug is now in the top
5 of open bugs with most heat for ubuntu-meta.
Given that others are affected, would it be reasonable to set the status
to Confirmed so it is given further
+1
Agree with the other affected users. The project is not ready to be
forced on Ubuntu users - maybe never will. Personally I have two main
issues that I can not accept:
1) Forcing automatic software updates without user consent.
2) Putting a hardcoded visible folder into the user home
It's also worth pointing out how snap does not offer feature parity. VA-
API and native-component extensions are broken to this day with Chromium
snap, for four years now. The latter meaning that entire countries can
not use chromium snap if they wish to use their national authentication
and
+1
For the record, Snap being forced upon users for critical packages is
the primary reason why I recently dropped Ubuntu and stopped
recommending the distro to others, after using it for over 15 years.
Container-based packaging has its place. Snap has some interesting
features compared to
** Description changed:
Currently, ubuntu recommends installing snap by default, and some apps
are slowly transitioning from DEB-based installation to Snap-based
installation.
APT is great, and facilitates having a clean, maintainable system.
- The snap project is not very well
** Changed in: ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
Status: Confirmed => Opinion
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Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.
** Changed in: ubuntu-meta (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
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** Description changed:
Currently, ubuntu recommends installing snap by default, and some apps
are slowly transitioning from DEB-based installation to Snap-based
installation.
APT is great, and facilitates having a clean, maintainable system.
- The snap project is not very well
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