For example, Debian-based systems like Ubuntu and Linux Mint use dpkg, while Fedora and Red Hat-based systems use rpm. If you’re also exploring alternatives like AlmaLinux, check out this overview of AlmaLinux OS 10.
Before attempting to install new software or investigating why a command fails, checking whether the software is already present can save time and prevent redundancy. For more command-line productivity tips, consider reading about passwordless sudo for root access, changing a user’s default shell, opening files from the terminal, automating inputs with the yes command, or installing a new kernel on Ubuntu.