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Chap 3 - The Linux Shell - Part5 Commands Package Management

The document provides an overview of package management in Linux, explaining what packages are and their components, such as binaries and metadata. It details common package formats (.deb, .rpm, .tar.xz) and the role of package managers in installing, updating, and uninstalling software. Additionally, it lists popular package managers like APT, YUM/DNF, and Pacman, along with common commands for managing packages.

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Chap 3 - The Linux Shell - Part5 Commands Package Management

The document provides an overview of package management in Linux, explaining what packages are and their components, such as binaries and metadata. It details common package formats (.deb, .rpm, .tar.xz) and the role of package managers in installing, updating, and uninstalling software. Additionally, it lists popular package managers like APT, YUM/DNF, and Pacman, along with common commands for managing packages.

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Installing and Uninstalling softwares

PACKAGE MANAGEMENT

Chapter : The Linux Shell 79


Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• What is a Package?
– Is a file that includes all the components needed to install
software on a Linux system, such as :
• Program binaries : The actual compiled software files.
• Metadata: Information about the package (version,
dependencies, description)
• Configuration files: Default settings and setup details.
• Why is it useful ?
– Packages make software easy to install, update, and
manage.

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• Common Package Formats
Format Used By Description
Used by Debian-based
.deb Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint
systems. Managed using apt.
Used by Red Hat-based
.rpm Red Hat, Fedora, CentOS systems. Managed with yum
or dnf.
A compressed archive. May
.tar.xz Arch Linux and others not include dependency info.
Requires manual steps.

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• Package Management
– Refers to the system of tools used to install, update, and
remove software on a Linux system.
– It automates:
• Downloading packages
• Installing packages
• Updating software
• Resolving and installing dependencies
• Removing software cleanly
– Each Linux distribution has its own package manager.
• Installing and uninstalling applications in Linux is
handled through the package management system.

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• Package Management System
– When installing software
• The package manager downloads the required package.
• It reads the metadata to understand dependencies and
configurations.
• It installs the software and ensures everything works
properly.

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• Package Management System
– When Uninstalling Software
• The package manager removes the software files.
• Optionally removes configuration files and unused
dependencies.

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• Popular Package Management System

Package Manager Used In Format


APT Debian, Ubuntu .deb

YUM/DNF Fedora, CentOS, RHEL .rpm

Pacman Arch Linux .tar.xz

Others

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Installing and Uninstalling Softwares
• APT (Advanced Package Tool)
– Common Commands
• $ sudo apt update – Updates the package list.
• $ sudo apt install <package> – Installs a new package.
– Ex. $ sudo apt install firefox
• $ sudo apt upgrade – Upgrades installed packages.
– Ex. $ sudo apt upgrade firefox
• $ sudo apt remove <package> – Removes a package.
– Ex. $ sudo apt remove firefox
• $ apt-cache search <term> – Searches for packages.
– Ex. $ sudo apt search apache2
• $ sudo apt show firefox – Shows inf on a package

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