GNU/Linux CentOS Installing Software on Command Line – QuickStart Guide
Hi! This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on How to Install Programs in CentOS Using Terminal.
The CentOS 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 CentOS Repository
- Install Downloaded .rpm Packages
The CentOS 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 CentOS Software.
Finally, this Setup is Valid also for All the others Red Hat Linux Based Distros like:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Oracle Enterprise Linux
- Rocky Linux
- AlmaLinux
1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on CentOS GNU/Linux:
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