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How do software updates work on Linux Mint? (feddit.org)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml
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Hi guys,

I am currently using Linux Mint with automatic updates installed and I keep seeing application updates from LibreWolf, LibreOffice etc.

I have downloaded these through the application manager as well. But what about applications that I install outside of the management, such as the Mullvad browser, are they also automatically updated via the update manager?

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

You'll run into the same issue using a terminal. Your Software Manager is just using apt and/or Flatpak under the hood anyways.

If you've installed a deb/appimage/tar/etc manually, it's also up to you to keep it updated manually.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    How can I manually keep these programs up to date? Is there a command or an option in the applications or do I have to check the website for updates? Sorry for the stupid questions, I just don't know anything about it.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    Not a stupid question, we all had to learn this at some point!

    You'll have to check the website. In some cases (such as FreeTube) you'll get a notification inside the app itself to go download the update. It's still up to you to download and install though.

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