Mastering Linux Part 3: A Beginner’s Guide to APT and YUM Package Management
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Summary
In the third part of his Linux tutorial series, Thomas Myrberg discusses the importance of package management, outlining how it simplifies the installation, updating and removal of software on Linux distributions.
He describes how package managers act as intermediaries between the user and the software, automatically handling the download and installation of the requested package, as well as any dependencies required by the package.
Myrberg explains the workings of two popular package managers, APT and YUM, and how their straightforward commands allow even inexperienced Linux users to install and manage software easily and safely.
He concludes that using package managers helps to prevent issues related to corrupted files or missing dependencies, ensuring that the Linux system remains stable and secure while allowing users to easily keep their installed software up to date.