ABSTRACT
This chapter’s learning objectives are • To know the questions you should consider when selecting and installing soware
• To know the various methods of soware installation in Linux
• To understand the concept of packages, package managers, and package dependencies
• To understand the installation process for open source soware
• To understand the compilation process and the use of gcc
• To understand the role of the system administrator in maintaining installed soware
• To understand the history and signicance of the open source movement
13.1 INTRODUCTION Soware installation in any operating system has become a simple task for the user. In the Windows operating system, installation wizards are almost completely automated with the user only having to answer a few questions. In Linux, soware installation can range from simple if the soware is bundled in a package, to complex when dealing with open source soware.
