Using the terminal to install and remove software in Linux isn’t just practical—it’s empowering. The next time you find an app you want to install, try doing it from the terminal command line.

If you're using Linux, installing apps works a bit differently: Here's how to get software packages installed on Linux, and the key terms you need to know.

Linux has many ways to install applications, including Personal Package Archives in Debian and Ubuntu-based distributions. Here's how they work.

PPAs are a great way for Linux users to install software that's unavailable in central repositories, but carry some risks you need to be aware of.