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How do software updates work on Linux Mint? (feddit.org)

submitted 1 year ago by EuroCentrist@feddit.org to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

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Hi guys,

I am currently using Linux Mint with automatic updates installed and I keep seeing application updates from LibreWolf, LibreOffice etc.

I have downloaded these through the application manager as well. But what about applications that I install outside of the management, such as the Mullvad browser, are they also automatically updated via the update manager?

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[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a Mint newbie myself, I don't know the answer. But for good measure, I'd probably run an update through the terminal every now and again regardless if everything was installed via the Software Manager or not.

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You'll run into the same issue using a terminal. Your Software Manager is just using apt and/or Flatpak under the hood anyways.

If you've installed a deb/appimage/tar/etc manually, it's also up to you to keep it updated manually.

[–] EuroCentrist@feddit.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How can I manually keep these programs up to date? Is there a command or an option in the applications or do I have to check the website for updates? Sorry for the stupid questions, I just don't know anything about it.

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not a stupid question, we all had to learn this at some point!

You'll have to check the website. In some cases (such as FreeTube) you'll get a notification inside the app itself to go download the update. It's still up to you to download and install though.