Introduction
Pacman is a package manager used in Arch Linux and its derivatives. However, it is also available for Ubuntu 20.04 and can be installed through the official Ubuntu repositories. Pacman is a powerful command-line package manager that allows users to install, update, and remove packages on their Ubuntu system.
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu 20.04-equipped system
- A sudo-privileged user account
- Internet connection
- Knowledge of CLI
This guide will show you how to install Pacman on Ubuntu 20.04.
Step 1: Run the following command which will update the package list:
sudo apt update
Step 2: After the update process finishes, execute the subsequent command to install the graphical user interface (GUI) version of Pacman:
sudo apt install pacman
Step 3: Playing Pacman on the terminal is feasible without installing the GUI version. We can install the console version of Pacman independently by using the command below:
sudo apt install pacman4console
Step 4: To launch Pacman from a console, utilize the command given below:
pacman4console
If you want to exit the game, enter 'q' on your keyboard.
Conclusion
Pacman is a powerful package manager that can be installed on Ubuntu 20.04 and can be a great tool for those who prefer command-line management of their Ubuntu packages. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily install Pacman on your Ubuntu 20.04 system and start using it to manage packages.
