Alpine Linux Package Management Tool

About The package management tool used in Alpine Linux is apk. apk is a fast, lightweight, and efficient package management tool that has the following features: Native support for cross-compilation and cross-platform installation. Automatic handling of dependencies when installing and uninstalling packages. Support for multiple repositories, including official repositories, community repositories, and personal repositories. Simple command-line interface that allows users to perform various operations such as search, install, upgrade, and uninstall....

May 24, 2023 · 3 min · 510 words · King Tam

Alpine Installation

Why Alpine Linux Alpine Linux is a lightweight, security-focused, rolling release distribution with a fast and efficient package manager. It is highly customizable and compatible with a wide range of hardware architectures, making it suitable for use in a variety of environments. Preparation Download the Alpine Linux ISO image file from the official website: https://alpinelinux.org/downloads/ Write the ISO image file to a USB drive using a tool such as Rufus or Etcher....

May 24, 2023 · 2 min · 338 words · King Tam