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Should I Become A Fedora Linux User? | Neal Gompa
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Balancing Upstream and Downstream Packaging in Software Delivery
This chapter explores the role of distributors as a counterweight in software delivery, discussing the impact of platforms like flatpacks and snaps on user choice and developer behavior. It highlights the debate between upstream and downstream packaging, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a power balance and accountability in open source distribution. The conversation also covers the comparison between snap and flat pack ecosystems, touching on issues of compliance and developer experience.
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