[pjfin123]

If Linux is going to have any chance of replacing OSX or Windows for the vast majority of users it needs to have a uniform executable which Snapcraft seems like the best candidate for. Without a uniform executable a lot of developers won't target Linux which is a deal-breaker for a lot of people. Clearly its preferable to install common packages from a standard package manager, and there should be better controls of how snaps get updated for power users, but most potential Linux users want apps that work like apps on their phones. This means you install it from a GUI app store, have access to proprietary apps, and then the apps keep themselves up to date.

[war1025]

Desktop Linux doesn't really have the goal of replacing Windows or OSX. It's a hobbyist thing, target more or less at software developers, and I think that's perfectly fine.

Plus, the desktop is becoming less and less relevant every year.

I spend easily 10 hours a day probably at a traditional computer. My wife spends an equivalent amount of time I'd guess in front of a screen, but it's her phone.