“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…”