Windows
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Package Management
Packages
Windows list package updates equivalent in Linux
Shows packages that can be upgraded.
Windows
→
list package updates
Linux equivalents
apt list --upgradable
dnf check-update
checkupdates
Overview
What this command does
Shows packages that can be upgraded.
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
List available upgrades
Shows packages that can be upgraded.
apt list --upgradable
List available upgrades
apt --help
Show command help when supported
man apt
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
apt list --upgradable
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: list package updates
apt list --upgradableReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
apt list --upgradable | List available upgrades |
apt --help | Show command help when supported |
man apt | 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 | apt list --upgradable |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf / rpm | dnf check-update |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman | checkupdates |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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