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+ Similarly to [ flatpacks] ( https://flatpak.org ) or [ snap] ( https://snapcraft.io ) ,
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+ but significantly simpler, xPacks include all dependent shared libraries
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+ within the distributed archives, making the binaries independent of
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+ any similar libraries installed on the system. This ensures they
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+ can run on any system without needing specific libraries to be
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+ installed.
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+ Also the builds are configured so that the binaries do not depend on
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+ being installed in specific folders, and can be installed in any
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## Benefits
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The main advantages of using the ** xPack Binary Development Tools** are:
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- multiple versions of the same package can be installed at the same time on
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the same system
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- no need to worry about dependent libraries, they are all included
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+ - not affected by system updates that
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+ might change the versions of the dependent libraries
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- significantly lighter and easier to use than Docker images that provide
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similar functionality and are GNU/Linux centric
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- projects can be tied to specific tools versions; this provides a good
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