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How to Install and Remove Local Packages in Linux, From .deb to .rpm

Each Linux distribution has its own package format and package management system. The most common package formats are .deb (for Debian-based systems) and .rpm (for Red Hat-based systems). This article covers how to install, remove, and manage local packages across different distributions.

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January 29, 2025

Linux, Tutorials

An Introduction to Linux Packages and Package Managers

Linux distributions rely on package management systems in order to install software. Popular examples include dpkg (Debian, Ubuntu), RPM (Red, Fedora and CentOS), Pacman (Arch), etc. This article will teach you the basics about Linux Package management.