Windows
Linux
Package Management
Packages
Windows choco install equivalent in Linux
Installs software from distro repositories.
Windows
→
choco install
Linux equivalents
sudo apt install PACKAGE
sudo dnf install PACKAGE
sudo pacman -S PACKAGE
Overview
What this command does
Installs software from distro repositories.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Install package
Installs software from distro repositories.
sudo apt install PACKAGE
Install package
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo apt install PACKAGE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: choco install
sudo apt install PACKAGEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo apt install PACKAGE | Install package |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt / dpkg | sudo apt install PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf / rpm | sudo dnf install PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman | sudo pacman -S PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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