[Users] flatpack updates -- use or refuse?

[Paul]

On Wed, 12 May 2021 10:28:30 -0400
Gil Weber <gilweber at gmail.com> wrote: 

> I am using 64 bit Mint 19.0 with some Flatpack packages.
> Flatpack was installed because I could not get mail from ATT servers
> (e.g., bellsouth.net) using "pure" Claws-Mail. 

I very much doubt that that is the case. The flatpack claws-mail offers less
(last time I looked) than the official release tarball. It certainly doesn't
add anything which isn't already present. 

> I realize that Flatpack does not work perfectly with Claws-Mail 
> (e.g., Dillo won't work, and I have no spell-checker). This morning 
> Mint 19 offered me some Flatpack updates and I'm wondering if I should load
> them and hope Flatpack then plays more nicely with Claws-Mail, or if I
> should ignore these updates?

Can't speak for the Mint's package system, but in general it is always a good
idea to install updates.

with regards

Paul