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To install a software package, the basic syntax is: | To install a software package, the basic syntax is: | ||
sudo pacman - | sudo pacman -Syu [software package name] | ||
For example, to download and install leafpad, the following command would be entered: | For example, to download and install leafpad, the following command would be entered: | ||
sudo pacman - | sudo pacman -Syu leafpad | ||
{{tip| many software packages (especially complex applications) will require other software packages - known as ''dependencies'' - to also be downloaded and installed in order to work. Fortunately, pacman will automatically detect and install these for you.}} | {{tip| many software packages (especially complex applications) will require other software packages - known as ''dependencies'' - to also be downloaded and installed in order to work. Fortunately, pacman will automatically detect and install these for you.}} | ||
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It is also possible to download software packages without actually installing them by entering the following command: | It is also possible to download software packages without actually installing them by entering the following command: | ||
sudo pacman - | sudo pacman -Syuw [software package name] | ||
==Packages from the AUR (Arch User Repository)== | ==Packages from the AUR (Arch User Repository)== | ||