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[–] -3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

The fact that I can't "update" my software without closing it first.

Why can I do that with all other package formats? I get it won't be the new version until I reopen the app

Asked and answered.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Not really though? Or rather - then answer the other half. Why are flatpaks, deb, rpm, arch, etc. ALL able to update in place? But with snaps we need that sucker closed? It sucks to use like that.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Because the app isn't updated until it's restarted.

    Do you think you applied that Firefox security update because you updated the flatpak? Because you haven't if you left your browser running.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    Did I explicitly state that I was aware of how this worked in my original comment? I did? Oh good.

    I don't care if Firefox isn't updated until I restart it. I just don't want that terrible workflow:

    Click update all. Firefox is open, therefore won't update until you close it and click update again.

    Every other package manager: Click update. All apps update. When I am ready to close Firefox it'll be updated next time I use it.

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