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# [Understanding package manager and systemctl](https://harishgawande.hashnode.dev/understanding-package-manager-and-systemctl?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What is a package? A package is usually referred to an application but it could be a GUI application, command line tool or a software library (required by other software programs). A package is essentially an archive file containing the binary execut...

Feb 1, 2024 · 4 min read · harishgawande.hashnode.dev  
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