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Linux Snap packaging is a topic on WindowsForum.com, with discussions focusing on issues like disk space management. One thread highlights how Microsoft's Visual Studio Code, when installed as a Snap package, can accumulate hidden trash files in Snap-specific folders that are not cleared by the system's trash mechanism. This occurs because Snap retains older revisions, and each revision may contain its own trash directory, leading to significant storage consumption over time. The discussion provides insights into troubleshooting and managing Snap package behavior on Linux systems.
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    VS Code Snap Trash Hoards Disk Space on Linux

    Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code is quietly eating Linux disk space for some users — and the culprit isn’t your project files, it’s where the Snap package hides deleted files. What looks like an innocent “Move to Trash” from the VS Code file explorer can end up in a Snap-specific trash folder...
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