Why are there some packages in the Software application but not in apt?

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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).



But I already found something I wasn't expecting:

some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?






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  • You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
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  • @guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).



But I already found something I wasn't expecting:

some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?






apt package-management gnome-software







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  • You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
    – guiverc
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  • @guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).



But I already found something I wasn't expecting:

some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?






apt package-management gnome-software







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I recently moved from Debian to Ubuntu, I usually used apt to install package (and don't want to use the software center as apt it let me know which package are installed as dependencies).



But I already found something I wasn't expecting:

some package like atom and discord are available in the software center but not in apt, isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt? does it use something else?






apt package-management gnome-software




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  • You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
    – guiverc
    10 hours ago










  • @guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
    – jonatjano
    8 hours ago
















  • You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
    – guiverc
    10 hours ago










  • @guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
    – jonatjano
    8 hours ago















You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
– guiverc
10 hours ago




You didn't say which version you are running, but the later versions use the 'software' found upstream (eg. gnome's, kde's if you are using kubuntu etc). aptitude or synaptic maybe more familiar to you.
– guiverc
10 hours ago












@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
– jonatjano
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@guiverc I'm running the software center v3.28.1
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8 hours ago










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You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).




Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.




Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876



The Software application also contains snaps, in fact




Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)







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    You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago






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    See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago







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    @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
    – pomsky
    10 hours ago






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    When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
    – jonatjano
    8 hours ago










  • @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
    – pomsky
    8 hours ago


















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isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt




No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be



sudo snap install discord


and atom would be



sudo snap install --classic atom





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    You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).




    Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.




    Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876



    The Software application also contains snaps, in fact




    Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)







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      You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago






    • 1




      See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago







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      @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
      – pomsky
      10 hours ago






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      When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
      – jonatjano
      8 hours ago










    • @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
      – pomsky
      8 hours ago















    up vote
    9
    down vote



    accepted










    You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).




    Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.




    Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876



    The Software application also contains snaps, in fact




    Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)







    share|improve this answer


















    • 2




      You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago






    • 1




      See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago







    • 1




      @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
      – pomsky
      10 hours ago






    • 2




      When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
      – jonatjano
      8 hours ago










    • @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
      – pomsky
      8 hours ago













    up vote
    9
    down vote



    accepted







    up vote
    9
    down vote



    accepted






    You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).




    Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.




    Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876



    The Software application also contains snaps, in fact




    Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)







    share|improve this answer














    You have just discovered "snap" packages, they are deployed by "snappy" package management system built by Canonical Ltd. (the Ubuntu company).




    Snaps are containerised software packages that are simple to create and install. They auto-update and are safe to run.




    Read more here: https://docs.snapcraft.io/getting-started/3876



    The Software application also contains snaps, in fact




    Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first. (source)








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      You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago






    • 1




      See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago







    • 1




      @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
      – pomsky
      10 hours ago






    • 2




      When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
      – jonatjano
      8 hours ago










    • @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
      – pomsky
      8 hours ago













    • 2




      You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago






    • 1




      See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
      – DK Bose
      11 hours ago







    • 1




      @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
      – pomsky
      10 hours ago






    • 2




      When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
      – jonatjano
      8 hours ago










    • @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
      – pomsky
      8 hours ago








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    You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago




    You could also mention that snaps are (generally) listed above the deb version in the Software Center.
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago




    1




    1




    See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago





    See askubuntu.com/a/1075319/248158 which links to help.ubuntu.com/stable/ubuntu-help/addremove-remove.html.en which has "Applications are available in two formats: snap packages and Debian packages. An application available as a snap package is from now on referred to as a snap. Some applications are available in both formats. In such a case in Ubuntu Software the snap will be listed first."
    – DK Bose
    11 hours ago





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    1




    @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
    – pomsky
    10 hours ago




    @DKBose Thanks! Appended.
    – pomsky
    10 hours ago




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    When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
    – jonatjano
    8 hours ago




    When a package is available on both would you advise me to use snap or apt ?
    – jonatjano
    8 hours ago












    @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
    – pomsky
    8 hours ago





    @jonatjano There is one Q&A about this, but I suspect the answers are subjective. Other relevant questions and answers: askubuntu.com/q/948861, askubuntu.com/q/761245, askubuntu.com/q/866511, askubuntu.com/q/618471, askubuntu.com/a/1079209 (read the comments below this answer too)
    – pomsky
    8 hours ago













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    isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt




    No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be



    sudo snap install discord


    and atom would be



    sudo snap install --classic atom





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      isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt




      No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be



      sudo snap install discord


      and atom would be



      sudo snap install --classic atom





      share|improve this answer






















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        isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt




        No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be



        sudo snap install discord


        and atom would be



        sudo snap install --classic atom





        share|improve this answer













        isn't the software center a graphic interface for apt




        No. Ubuntu software center also supports snap installation. See the snapcraft store. Discord on command line would be



        sudo snap install discord


        and atom would be



        sudo snap install --classic atom






        share|improve this answer












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