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Snap packages hijack apt install commands without user consent
6Ubuntu silently redirects standard 'apt install' commands to fetch packages from the Snap store instead of traditional .deb repositories, bypassing user expectations and often delivering slower, buggier software experiences.
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Canonical's proprietary-first philosophy undermines FLOSS principles
5Canonical's history of proprietary server-side components (Snap), closed-source backends, and failed attempts at ecosystem control (Mir, Unity, Amazon integration) signal a 'not made here' mentality that contradicts open-source values and discourages community adoption.
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