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In the diverse world of Linux distributions, each flavor offers its users a unique angle on what it means to interact with this powerhouse open-source operating system. Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions, has increasingly leaned towards Snap packages, integrating them by default in its recent releases. This approach is notably different from the minimal configuration route taken by many other distributions. In this blog post, we will explore Ubuntu's use of Snap preinstallation and how it compares with the minimal configurations found in other Linux environments like Debian, Arch Linux, or Fedora. Snap is a packaging and deployment system developed by Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu.