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One of the things that makes Linux awesome is that finding and installing common software is really fast and easy. If you use a graphical tool like GNOME’s Software, you can download and install an app in a couple clicks. If you’re a command-line commando, you can install an application with one or two relatively short console commands.
It's all thanks to the package manager. And while the trusty package manager has served as a centerpiece of Linux distributions for years, it has some serious shortfalls as well.
The problems with package managers
Package managers make life easy for the desktop Linux user, until they don’t. Sometimes things go awry. Library conflicts can break compatibility with other packages. Nothing can dissuade a Linux newbie like a system-upgrade attempt that fills the console screen with errors. Even for an advanced user, this can be disheartening.
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