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What is the difference between deb packages and tar balls ? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each? - Ask Ubuntu
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WINJA on Twitter: "#28 - .deb is an 'ar' archive Structure $ cd /var/cache/apt/archives/ $ ar t apt_2.0.6_amd64.deb Version $ ar p apt_2.0.6_amd64.deb debian-binary Meta-info $ ar p apt_2.0.6_amd64.deb control.tar.gz | tar -
![Sebastian on Twitter: "The @discordapp Linux update dialog lists only "Ubuntu", "tar.gz" and "I'll figure it out". A perfect summary of Linux support for mainstream apps. https://t.co/sx1l2EJbuU" / Twitter Sebastian on Twitter: "The @discordapp Linux update dialog lists only "Ubuntu", "tar.gz" and "I'll figure it out". A perfect summary of Linux support for mainstream apps. https://t.co/sx1l2EJbuU" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3-MEJUU0AEF4nR.png)