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To install snapd on a Linux system, you can follow these general steps. Please note that specific commands might vary slightly depending on your Linux distribution.

1. Update Package Lists: Start by updating your package lists to ensure you get the latest version of snapd:

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   sudo apt update
   

   or

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   sudo yum update
   

2. Install Snapd Package: Use your package manager to install snapd:

   For Debian/Ubuntu:

   sudo apt install snapd
   

   For Fedora:

   sudo dnf install snapd
   

   For CentOS/RHEL:

   sudo yum install snapd
   

3. Enable and Start Snapd Service: On some distributions, you might need to enable and start the snapd service:

   For systemd-based systems (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04+):

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   sudo systemctl enable --now snapd
   

   For SysVinit-based systems (e.g., Debian 8 and earlier):

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   sudo service snapd start
   

4. Check Installation: Verify that snapd is installed and running correctly:

   snap version
   

   You should see output displaying the version of snapd installed.

5. Log Out and Log Back In (Optional): In some cases, you might need to log out and log back in to allow your user account to access the snapd services.

After following these steps, you should have snapd installed on your Linux system, allowing you to use the Snap package manager to install and manage software packages.