At their core, package repositories sound like a dream: with a simple command one gains access to countless pieces of software, libraries and more to make using an operating system or developing ...

Homebrew bills itself as the package manager MacOS never had (conveniently ignoring MacPorts) but they leave the PPC crowd criminally under-served, to say nothing of the 68k gang. Enter [that-ben] ...

Finding and installing software on Ubuntu Linux can be confusing at first. This guide will show you how to install, update, and remove any application you may need on your Ubuntu system! Ubuntu’s ...

The software-properties-gtk app in action. How to easily purge unwanted repositories in Linux Your email has been sent If superfluous repositories are slowing down your system, it's time to clean ...

Linux software repositories have many benefits. But, like what happens in app stores, companies end support for them and your system stops getting updates. Eight years ago, Nokia released a ...

The European Commission wants to improve its free and open-source software repository system using an enhanced metadata specification meant to help E.U. countries exchange more information about their ...