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# [Build it Yourself: When a 2MB Solution Beats a 1GB Installation](https://blog.victor.co.zm/build-it-yourself-native-rpm-vs-flatpak?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

From Flatpak to RPM – A Journey in Linux Package Development

Dec 18, 2024 · 7 min read · blog.victor.co.zm  
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