Package managers can simplify your next Linux installation.
No matter which distribution you choose for your Linux installation, you will have to make some decisions about what and where applications get stored during the process. Package managers, which are included in many Linux distributions, can simplify the overall decision making process and save you time and frustration. This download explores two of the more popular package managers:
- Debian's apt based .deb system
- Mandriva's Drakx version of urpmi
Do you use a package manager when installing Linux or do you prefer the command line interface?
This download is also available as a TechRepublic article.
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