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Why Flatpak Apps Use So Much Disk Space On Linux - OSTechNix
This tutorial explains why Flatpak apps use so much disk space and are larger in size compared to traditional packages in Linux.
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https://ostechnix.com/why-flatpak-apps-use-so-much-disk-space/
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