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Managing software packages effectively is a cornerstone of maintaining a robust and efficient Linux system. Various Linux distributions use different package managers to streamline the installation, upgrade, and removal of software packages. In this article, we’ll explore how to use package groups using DNF/YUM (predominantly in Fedora, CentOS, and Red Hat), APT (used in Debian, Ubuntu, and derivatives), and Zypper (used in openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise). Package groups offer a convenient way to manage collections of related packages. This functionality simplifies the process of installing, updating, and maintaining groups of packages that serve a common purpose, such as web servers, desktop environments, or development tools. 1.