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What Are Package Dependencies on Linux? Explained

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Mar 11, 2023

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The term "dependencies" is often used when downloading packages on Linux. But what does it mean?

You may have heard about package dependencies in Linux and wondered what they are. Dependencies might seem confusing, but there are tools in Linux to make sure every program you install has all the components it needs.

Let's understand Linux dependencies and their impact on package management on Linux.

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