One of the strongest points of Linux is the package management. In 2025, the world of Linux package management is very varied, with several options available, each with their advantages and trade-offs over the others.

  • Phoenixz
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    185 months ago

    Wow, something positive about Linux package managers?

    I’ve been hearing nothing but bitching and moaning for the past 10 years for no reason, to the point where I’m suspecting that this is Microsoft sponsoring a bunch of assholes to keep posting negative things about Linux.

    Package managers are awesome and always have been afaiac.

    • caseyweederman
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      25 months ago

      Package managers are great.
      You’ve been hearing about Snaps specifically.

      • Phoenixz
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        25 months ago

        Oh no, snaps are the worst.

        I’m talking apt and RPM, specifically