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How do I install multiple packages?

For example, I want to install both package X and Package Y, I know that this is not possible by default but is there any alternate way of doing this or Can I atleast queue them for installation?

BeginnersSake
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You can do this, why not!? You can run the following single command to install package-x and package-y:

sudo apt-get install package-x package-y

Note:

It has been mentioned that you can add the -y flag to apt-get to answer Yes to all the prompts. This usually only saves you from having to say Yes once, anyways. It's nice to know about the -y flag, but be careful, because it can also automatically remove things that you may not want removed. Typically, I omit the -y flag and manually review all Added or Removed packages to prevent myself from making mistakes that could have horrible affects on my computer. However, apt-get upgrade -y seems to be a good option and less volatile.

sudo apt-get upgrade package-x package-y -y
pomsky
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earthmeLon
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In Linux, apt-get/yum/etc can be compared to an "Installer" in windows. One installer can install only one software at a time. You can always install 2 or more software from source, binaries in parallel. Most Linux distributions have a common package manager, or "installer" for most software supported by that distribution. Unlike windows, in which each software comes with its own installer and hence they run in parallel.

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