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YSK that Winget is an easier and faster way of getting new software (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by kadu@lemmy.world to c/youshouldknow@lemmy.world

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Why YSK: One advantage of most Unix and Unix derived operating systems is their package managers. While new users might be scared at first, after trying them for a while many will find it easier, faster and more convenient to simple type and automatically install and update all their programs.

So it's a great thing there's a powerful, official, equivalent on Windows: Winget. Install winget and you get access to it via the Command Prompt or Windows Powershell (and terminal).

But that's not all! Winstall is a website where you can find pretty much any Windows software ever, and it will automatically create and copy the command for you to install. You can also create bundles that silently install multiple apps at once.

So formatted a new PC? Copy and paste your bundle and all your programs are installed, up to date, and without annoying install wizards. Don't remember where you downloaded that software from? Find it on Winstall. Want to update all your programs? One command and you're golden.

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[–] damn@lemmy.fmhy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

How does it compare to chocolatey?

[–] zinklog@lemmy.fmhy.ml 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There is a GUI for WInget too.

[–] a_cup_of_rohan 1 points 1 year ago

Awesome thank you!

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

I tried using chocolatey when I was on windows. The problem you run into is that windows programs often want to update themselves, often automatically, and they don't tell the package manager about it so it gets out of sync (maybe winget has a reliable solution for that, don't know, I've never used it).

It's really useful for setting up a new system though, ex. installing a particular environment on a test machine.