If I install software from .deb file, do I still get the updates & upgrades when I run sudo apt update / upgrade ? Or is flatpak the way to go? I’m not very familiar with flatpak, so I’m trying to avoid, but it seems that cons are limited. I’m currently running mint cinnamon (how original, I know), and asking because i can’t seem to add mullvad-vpn stable repo. Thank you for your help,

  • dmnelson@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    The answer is going vary by package. If the deb file adds a repo containing updates for itself, then yes. If not, then no.

    • Dop@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 months ago

      I assumed it’s not the case since mullvad states it’s not meant to be used on mont, but is there a way to check?

  • Victoria@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Generally, no. Apt gets its packages from the repositories, so unless (i) your .deb package gets added to those repositories, or (ii) you add a new repository that contains your package, it won’t be updated.

    • beleza pura@lemmy.eco.br
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      2 months ago

      some deb packages add new repositories to the system, so there’s a possibility that just installing a deb package will ensure updates keep coming. if i recall correctly, that’s what zoom does