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Did we kill Linux's killer feature?
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In Mint you can install flatpaks from the software manager and those get updated by the update manager. So it's all still one click.
Same on Fedora. It'll even do firmware too.
We're nowhere near the absolute shitshow that is updating the system and and programs on windows.
The individual pop up for upgrades on windows is probably the single biggest bother.. (except the Microsoft bloatware/spyware of course)
I'd like to add that it's even better than that!
You can install apt, flathub and snap (if you want to install it) packages from the same installer, complete with full package info, screenshots and reviews!
You can even compare them by switching quickly via the drop-down!
The updater also checks all three, allowing you to scrutinise every part you want, or just updating it all with one button!
The installer and updater are actually better than using the command line, in my opinion, and I am by no means a stranger to the command line!