Installing apps on Linux? 4 ways it's different than any other OS - and mistakes to avoid If I want my system to run smoothly and securely, I have to take a different route on Linux.

Installing Applications The first thing you'll probably want to do is install some of your favorite applications. Linux works a bit differently than Windows and OS X when it comes to installing apps.

In fact, some of these apps are only available via Snap, a great source for so much software that may not be available to install in your native package manager.

AppImageLauncher Linux distros can use a type of portable application called an AppImage. Unlike regular apps, they don't install on your PC; they're completely self-contained. Portable apps on ...