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What to use Mozilla Firefox Snap package for in Linux

08.01.2023, 12:51

In the previous article, we shared how to install Mozilla Firefox Snap package from the official website. But one of the main questions that concern every user who decided to install the browser is what to use the Snap package for. Next we will tell you in what 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 it 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 site. Like many packages Snap has problems with the design. Firefox is good with the Ambiance theme.

You will also find that Netflix will not work, and if this is an issue for you, then installing the Snap package is not recommended. Firefox plays 1080p videos on YouTube just fine, but it doesn't function. However, you can use Mozilla Firefox Snap as a normal web browser and then you won't notice or feel the major issues;

Some of the advantages of using Snap include:

  • Easy to install with a single command in the terminal or one click from the Snap Store;
  • Automatically updated for all distributions and devices at once;
  • Safe to use because snap packages are not tied to the operating system, other applications or hardware features.

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