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I've been using Linux Mint since forever. I've never felt a reason to change. But I'm interested in what persuaded others to move.

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[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What's the benefits of using Flatpacks over Docker shit?

[–] Quazatron@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As far as I know, docker for services, flatpak for desktop applications.

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Couldn't I simply use docker for both and eliminate redundancy?

[–] hottari@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Docker is not optimized for desktop and Flatpaks aren't optimized for running services. You'll spend more time & effort making both of them work and still end up with sub-optimal experiences.

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you for this info!

[–] Llewellyn@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

One cold argue that "desktop" is merely a kind of a service

[–] YIj54yALOJxEsY20eU@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

To everyone's detriment