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Linux, the ever-popular open-source operating system, is known for its robustness, security, and flexibility. One of its strengths is its package management systems which allow users to install, update, and remove software easily. However, managing packages can sometimes leave behind orphaned packages—installed packages that are no longer needed or that do not have any dependencies. These orphaned packages can consume unnecessary disk space and may cause maintenance overhead. In this blog, we will delve into various methods for identifying and removing orphaned packages across different Linux distributions.