Can I Use Multiple Package Managers on Linux?

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Asked By CuriousCoder42 On

Hey everyone! I'm currently using Ubuntu 24.04 (LTS, I think). I know each Linux distro has its own package manager—like 'apt' for Ubuntu, 'dnf' for Fedora, and 'pacman' with AUR for Arch. I've been trying to figure out how one could use multiple package managers together and if there are any real benefits to a regular user like me. Any insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading! (And sorry if my English isn't perfect :[ )

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Answered By TechieTom123 On

From my experience, it's best not to use multiple package managers on the same system—they tend to clash. For example, mixing package managers could easily break your installation. Stick to the one that's meant for your distro, like 'apt' for Ubuntu. If you're really curious about trying other package managers, look into DistroBox. It lets you use other package managers in isolated environments without messing up your main system.

FriendlyTechie -

Exactly! DistroBox is a lifesaver if you want to experiment without risk. Just keep your main installation safe.

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