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  • breadsmashertoLinux@programming.devHave I misunderstood immutable distros?
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    3 days ago

    https://docs.bazzite.gg/Installing_and_Managing_Software/rpm-ostree/

    Layering packages irresponsibly can be destructiveand may prevent updates as well as other issues until the layered packages are removed.

    Use this method as a last resort and for anything at a “system-level” only since it can pause updates, if the package contains dependency issues with future upgrades, until the package is uninstalled.

    MAJOR caveats using rpm-ostree

    Layering packages can cause severe consequences including:

    • Pause system updates until package(s) are uninstalled.
    • Prevent rebasing to different images until package(s) are uninstalled.
    • Conflict with existing packages as part of the image leading to dependency issues.
    • Updates taking longer to download as you layer more packages to your system.

    Youre breaking a core tenant of immutable distros by installing system level packages. i think that might be your misunderstanding?