Why to use Mozilla Firefox Snap package on Linux

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Why to use Mozilla Firefox Snap package on Linux

08.01.2023, 12:51

In the last article, we shared how to install the Mozilla Firefox Snap package. from the official website. But one of the main issues that concern every user who decides to install a browser is what to use the Snap package for. Next, we will tell you in which cases it is useful and can be used.

What are the advantages of using the Snap package

In fact, not every user will feel the benefits of using the Snap package. But in a number of cases, this is a necessity and one of the ways to solve some problems.

The package weighs 193 MB, which is 120 MB more than the version from the official website. Like many packages in Snap, there are problems with the design. Firefox is fine with the Ambiance theme.

You will also encounter the fact that Netflix will not work, and if this is a problem for you, then installing the Snap package is not recommended. Firefox perfectly plays 1080p videos on YouTube, but does not function. However, you can use Mozilla Firefox Snap as a regular web browser, and then you will not notice or feel the main problems.

Among the advantages of using Snap are:

it is easily installed with one command in the terminal or in one click from the Snap Store

automatically updated for all distributions and devices at once

it is safe to use, because snap packages are not tied to the operating system, other applications or hardware features.

Therefore, in some cases you can use this package, because it is easy, and also simplifies handling it due to automatic updates.

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