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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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[Solved] This maybe a strange question but can I run a Linux app in a separate container/sandbox? Without its dependencies bloating my host OS? (lemmy.ca)

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Because I hate Electron

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It depends on your usecase. We need more detail regarding what application (gui/cui/open source/proprietary/custom) you are trying to use

Check if the application you want to use exists as snap/flatpak/appimage.
If it exists, install the application as per their standard operating mechansim
Once used, just remove them. Your original system libs are untouched

If the application doesn't exist in those platforms, it's a different story. You might need to use distrobox or docker. Don't use nix because it's overkill for what you want to do.