Package manager & terminal

Package manager & terminal#

We will use a package manager to install software in this course to eliminate the need for manual installs. We will use winget in Windows and Homebrew in MacOS. Most Linux distributions have their own package manager.

package manager

a collection of software tools that automates the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing computer programs in a consistent manner

A package manager is similar to Apple app store, but has software which is not available in the Apple app store.

Winget is built-in in Windows, but Homebrew must be installed on MacOS.

We will use a terminal to install software. So you should now how to open a terminal.

Opening a terminal#

  1. Press the Windows key

  2. Type cmd. A black terminal window should pop up.

Refer to the Open or quit Terminal on Mac in the official Terminal User Guide.

CtrlAltT should open a terminal on many desktop environments.

Homebrew installation#

  1. Open a terminal.

  2. Copy the command for installing Homebrew from their website.

  3. Paste the copied command into the terminal you opened and then press Enter.

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