If you're using Linux, installing apps works a bit differently: Here's how to get software packages installed on Linux, and the key terms you need to know.

Understanding Debian Packages Debian packages, with the .deb file extension, are archives that contain compiled binaries, configuration files, and installation scripts. Understanding the internal ...

If you're trying out Linux—or completely switching over to it—after getting used to Windows or macOS, you're going to have to familiarize yourself with how software gets installed on this open ...

Introduction Software package management is an essential skill for any system administrator working with Linux distributions such as CentOS and RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux). Managing software ...

Ubuntu’s ‘Snap’ packages may be the future of software installation on every Linux PC Snap is the first cross-distribution package format with real traction.

PPAs are a great way for Linux users to install software that's unavailable in central repositories, but carry some risks you need to be aware of.

The popular desktop Linux distribution, Linux Mint, wants nothing to do with Ubuntu's Snap software installation system.

I spend lots of time using multiple computers running Linux OSes and Microsoft Windows to research writing topics and conduct product reviews. So, I used Dropbox as a dedicated storage center for ...