Talk:Install (Unix)

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New-user confusion

The install command is often confusing for new users because it installs files rather than software packages. It would be useful to cite an article which explains the difference and points to some helpful resources. JamesYoungman (talk) 17:11, 10 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]