Frequently asked questions for Package manager
In this section we collect all frequently asked questions about Package manager. Do you have a question or one that really should be listed here? Share your feedback. Thanks for your contribution!
How to download a package with apt without installing it?
The apt package manager can be used to download a package file without actually installing it. See how the download subcommand is used to achieve this.
How to remove a package with apt?
Learn how to remove previously installed packages on a Linux system using the apt package manager, such as Debian and Ubuntu.
How to remove unused packages with apt?
Learn why and how packages may become unnecessary on Linux and how to remove them with the apt package manager on systems like Debian and Ubuntu.
How to see the dependencies of a package with apt?
Learn how to see the dependencies of a package that is to be installed or already installed on the system using the apt package manager.
How to show all installed packages on Ubuntu
Query the package manager to show installed packages on Ubuntu systems including version details. This can be done with the dpkg command and --list option.
How to show all installed packages with pacman
On Linux systems such as Arch Linux, pacman is the default package manager. Query the pacman package manager to show all installed packages.