"When I first started using Linux, the package manager was called "source code," as in you had to install everything from source. Eventually, package managers started showing up to make things exponentially easier. The first package manager I ever used was RPM on Red Hat Linux 5.2 (prior to Fedora becoming a thing). Once APT hit the market, it was all over. I'd found my preferred package manager, and that would remain true for decades."
"One of the best features of a good package manager is the ability to resolve all dependencies for a package, which means you won't have to take care of that manually. Another thing a package manager does is ensure the software is integrated into the system, so all of those apps you've installed are dealt with via a centralized location (usually an app store)."
Linux package management evolved from installing software from source to dedicated package managers that simplify installation, upgrading, and removal of software. Early systems used tools like RPM; APT later became widely adopted by many users. Strong package managers resolve dependencies automatically and integrate installed software into a centralized system location, often via an app store interface. Package managers typically provide command-line interfaces and may offer GUI front ends for users who prefer graphical tools. Multiple package managers coexist across Linux distributions, and several alternatives can offer comparable functionality to APT.
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