Linux Package Manager Cheatsheet
In these modern times of Linux glitz, and yes, even bling (shudder) we crusty old command-line commandos sometimes like to put down our stewed prunes, ascend the podium, and remind our newer Linux compadres that underneath the tinsel and glitter lies the all-powerful command line. On good days, when our arthritis isn’t flaring up too badly, we’ll even emit a bit or two of usefulness. As it happens, all the stars briefly aligned in exactly the correct sequence and thus I was inspired to assemble this Fedora and Debian cheat-sheet, starring Yum, RPM, aptitude, dpkg, and apt-file.
Graphical package-management tools are nice, and everyone who is anyone has their favorites. But gnarly system administrators running headless boxes, users who want more speed and options, and anyone who is struggling with a broken X.org installation need to know command-line package management.
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