I'm thinking about switching from Ubuntu to Fedora and I'm curious about how the repository management and available software packages differ between the two. Can anyone explain what to expect? Are the same software packages accessible in both systems?
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Both Apt and DNF function similarly as package managers, but the actual packages you find may differ. Generally, you won't notice a huge difference unless you're compiling software yourself.
Fedora tends to have more up-to-date repositories compared to Ubuntu. However, for certain proprietary software, you'll need to enable third-party repositories in Fedora—just like you sometimes do with Apt.
It's true that with Apt, you also have to enable third-party repositories for some software. I wonder what makes Fedora's repositories more up to date?