Snapshot in Time - Leveraging Snap and Flatpak to Preserve Software Legacy

Explore the potential of application containerization technologies like Snap and Flatpak for preserving older software in this conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2023. Delve into how these tools, primarily used for keeping software up-to-date, can be adapted to address the unique challenges of software preservation. Learn about the possibilities of leveraging containerization to replace aging systems like the Lutris "runtime" and ensure the longevity of our software legacy. Discover strategies for overcoming obstacles posed by read-only systems and rapidly changing hardware architectures in the context of software preservation.

Snapshot in Time: Leveraging Snap and Flatpak to Preserve Our Software Legacy