i, I am new to Ubuntu, there is a lot to learn, but it isn't easy if things are not constant. So, can anybody explain why I find an app in /usr/share/applications on my laptop and find the same app in /snap/share/applications on my desktop. Both computers have Ubuntu 19.10 up to date.
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You didn't say what 'app' you're talking about, but on one box the app may have been installed with
snap install app
where as on the other it was with
apt install app
ie. snap installs installs a snap, apt install install the deb in simple terms, though some debs are wrappers that installs snaps too.
If using a software store, some 'stores' have indicators to tell you it's referring to a snap; and there are applications that list more than once (deb & snap; snaps can also offer versions were as with deb it'll always be the latest available for your release).
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