Flatpak Tutorial - Setting up Flatpak and installing Packages

Flatpaks are a universal package type that gives you cross-distribution access to popular Linux apps. In this video, I'll show you how to configure Ubuntu for Flatpak support, and we'll install a few apps. In addition, I'll show you command-line methods as well. # Sponsored by Linode - Check out Linode and get $100 in credit toward setting up your very own Linux server: ➜ https://learnlinux.link/akamai *Video Specific Links* - Check out Flatpak ➜ https://flatpak.org - Check out Flathub ➜ https://flathub.org *Support Learn Linux Learning!* • Grab some Linux swag from the official Merch Shop ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Become a Channel Member here on YouTube ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Become a Patron and gain access to exclusive perks ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • 5% discount on LPI exam vouchers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher • Check out my latest book, Mastering Ubuntu Server 4th Edition ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com • Grab an awesome Pi-powered KVM ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes*: 00:00 - Intro 02:24 - Why install a flatpak and not just use apt? 03:31 - Notes on LibreOffice being used as the first example 04:51 - Uninstalling LibreOffice 06:08 - Setting up Flatpak support in Ubuntu 09:33 - Quick note about Ubuntu Software 10:19 - Installing LibreOffice (as a Flatpak) 12:09 - Checking out Flathub.org 13:31 - Using the command-line 17:41 - User vs system-wide Flatpak apps *Stand-Alone Tutorials* • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • How to better secure OpenSSH ➜ https://linux.video/secure-ssh • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your Workflow ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks You Should Learn ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 *🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🌐 LEARN LINUX TV ON THE WEB* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Enterprise Linux Security Podcast ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show • The Homelab Show Podcast ➜ https://thehomelab.show • Learn Linux TV on LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnlinuxtv • Jay on Udemy ➜ https://www.udemy.com/user/jay-lacroix-3 • Jay's LinkedIn Page ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylacroix • Jay on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/JayTheLinuxGuy • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance *⚠️ Disclaimer* Learn Linux TV provides technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). Learn Linux TV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of this content. Always make sure you have written permission before working with any infrastructure and that you are compliant with all company rules, change control procedures, and local laws. #flatpak #ubuntu #linuxapps