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[QUESTION] Flatpak or AUR?
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Nonfree software does not have the ability to be rebuilt on each update anyway, since it's distributed as pre-built binaries. So they won't build anyway.
I tend to use AUR packages where possible if the package is not in the official repos. Only if the AUR package is broken do I turn to flatpaks.
Right. So my priority should be like this:
Proprietary: Flatpak
Open Source: Official Repo then AUR
My priority is: Official repo, AUR then Flatpak.
No matter what license it is. Although, if I need microsoft stuff I usually go flatpak there, so it's sealed off.
Alright, got it. Thanks.
This. Flatpak also provides additional privacy and security features to at least somewhat keep that proprietary garbage under control