Listen "WinGet a Command-Line Software Management for Windows"
Episode Synopsis
This provides an overview of Winget, Microsoft's command-line package manager for Windows, highlighting its utility for installing, updating, and managing software. It draws a comparison to Linux's apt-get, emphasizing the long-awaited arrival of such a tool for Windows. The text details Winget's intuitive commands for searching, listing, showing information about, and installing applications, including options for advanced installations. Furthermore, it compares Winget with Chocolatey, a well-established third-party Windows package manager, discussing their respective strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, the article praises Winget for simplifying software management and enhancing control over applications on Windows systems.More information can be found athttps://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2025/02/18/installing-windows-software-from-the-command-line-using-winget.aspxhttps://virtualizationreview.com/articles/2025/05/08/you-need-a-windows-package-manager.aspx
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