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The different package manager commands

Postby viking60 » 26 Oct 2012, 00:54

After having distrohoped a bit all the different commands can be a bit confusing. I often think that update is enough, but some managers need to update the cache and then upgrade the software etc. So here are some comparisons:
https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pacman_Rosetta
http://old-en.opensuse.org/Software_Man ... Comparison
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resour ... management
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