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5 things that are surprisingly easier on Linux than Windows
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On Windows, your apps are responsible for updating themselves. Either that, or you have to manually grab the updated installer from the internet to do so. The only exception is the software you installed directly from the Microsoft Store.
On the Linux side of things, the operating system takes care of all software updates for you, including your installed apps.
Linux distributions come with a special command-line app called a "package manager." This package manager connects to a central repository of software or "packages." The developers of the distribution maintain these massive repositories of packages, vet them for safety, and add updated releases as they see fit.