What is Ubuntu?
Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system that runs from the desktop, to the cloud, to all your internet connected things in between. Perfect for home users, students and hackers alike, its easy-to-use interface puts you in control of your machine. Users can run Ubuntu on a computer, or in a virtual machine on top of their existing operating system. There are three editions: 'Ubuntu Desktop Edition' for personal computers, the 'Ubuntu Server Edition', and the lightweight 'Ubuntu Core' edition for embedded devices and appliances.
What is Open pkg?
Open pkg is a simple shell for viewing and publication of binary packages. It is a self-contained, stand-alone Python script that can be used by designers to publish binary packages in a simple, clean format that's easy to read and manage. For example, the following command installs the binary package produced by this site.
Open pkg alternatives for Ubuntu
If you’re looking for Open pkg alternatives for Ubuntu, you could look into packagecloud as a method to handle all of your package management. This means that you won’t need a handful of package managers for Open pkg or distributors for Ubuntu to get the packages you need. Packagecloud can manage all of your packages in one place so you always know they’re secure and accessible.