GNU/Linux Debian Installing Software on Command Line – QuickStart Guide
Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Install Programs in Debian Using Terminal.
The Debian Command Line is a Text Interface to execute Instructions for your Computer.
Often referred to as the Shell, Terminal, Console, Prompt, CLI or various other names.
And at the Start it can give the appearance of being Complex and Confusing to use.
So if you are a Beginner, first I strongly recommends you to take a little practice by following the below linked Terminal Tutorial.
There are several ways of Installing Software on the CLI, but here I limit to shows you the Essential ones:
- Install Packages from the Official Debian Repository
- Install Downloaded .deb Packages
The Debian Repository is a Huge Storage including about 60000 Packages and Apps ready to be Easily Installed.
Then you may be also interested to see: How to Install Best Debian Software.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Debian-based Distros like:
- Kali
- MX Linux
- Deepin
- Parrot
- antiX
- SparkyLinux
- Q4OS
- Netrunner
- Voyager Debian
- MakuluLinux
- Elive
- LMDE
- Parsix (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Debian GNU/Linux:
First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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