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Package Management in Linux Distributions

Package Management in Linux distros In the Linux world, there are basically two different types of community-based distribution. One is  Debian based and another is based on the fedora project. Several distributions of Linux use mainly these two community distributions. Unlike some of the most popular distros like Kali, Parrot, Ubuntu, etc which uses Debian based, Redhat Enterprise Linux is based on the fedora project. Package Management Debian based distros Some of the most popular Debian based distros are Kali, Parrot, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Deepin, BackTrack, Astra Linux, etc. In Debian based distributions the package management is done by apt  and it is configured by default when you install the operating system. To install any package in Debian based use command:  apt-get install package_name  for example, apt-get install leafpad. To remove any package:  apt-get remove package_name; to search for any package installed:  apt-cache search package_name; to list all packages in