Not sure what others are doing to use Ubuntu (23.04) without snaps, but this is what I am doing:

  • for Firefox I found a guide here
  • for chromium I am actually using the Linux Mint packages (which work absolutely fine), and I have just set up a small repository I can add to apt:
deb [arch=amd64 allow-insecure=yes] http://snapless.cmeerw.net victoria upstream
  • this just syncs from Linux Mint and only republishes chromium in the Packages file (with downloads redirected to a Linux Mint mirror). BTW, I am not signing these…

What are others doing?

    • cmeerwOP
      101·
      1 year ago

      How is only having an LTS version vs. having a choice between using an LTS version or a non-LTS version not a downside?

      • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
        112·
        1 year ago

        The LTS versions are more stable, so why bother with non-LTS versions? If you want faster updates, you probably want a rolling release like Arch or openSUSE Tumbleweed.

      • DryTomatoes@lemmy.world
        81·
        1 year ago

        I’ve used a lot of Ubuntu over the years starting on 9.04. Let me tell you the six months releases are ass and always have been.

        Also I’m switching to Debian.