Installing Packages
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 | Installing Packages Basic introduction on how to install and remove packages on Chakra. |
In GNU/Linux distributions, software is usually not downloaded from seperate websites all over the internet. Instead, applications are available on the central repositories of the distribution, ready to install.
Distribution Forms
Chakra distributes software in three different forms:
- Packages. Archives containing software that gets installed on your system. This is the most common method of software distribution among GNU/Linux distributions.
- Source Packages. These allow you to easily get a package built from sources.
- Bundles. These are a special kind of software distribution method, developed by Chakra. They are click and run files that let you use applications without actually installing them on your system.
Distribution Sources
You can get applications you can install on Chakra from two different sources:
- Chakra Official Repositories, which contain officially-maintained packages and bundles.
- Chakra Community Repository, where Chakra users can submit and maintain source packages.
Software Management Applications
There are several applications you can use to get software installed or removed on Chakra from the different available distribution sources:
| Packages (official) | Bundles (official) | Source Packages (community) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apper | • | ||
| Bundle Manager | • |
| Packages (official) | Bundles (official) | Source Packages (community) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacman | • | ||
| Ccr | • | • |
Usually, graphic applications are easier to use and more intuitive, while command-line applications are more versatile.