"Keeping your Linux system up to date with the latest security fixes and software updates can be a real pain. But it doesn't have to be.
"Package management front-ends work a bit like Microsoft's Windows Update service. They access a repository of available software and synchronise the software on your computer with the latest versions available on the repository. Along with this update function, package management front-ends can also be used to install new software, and to remove software without breaking other applications..."
