Extra package selection

Fedora Linux includes in its repositories many tools that can make day-to-day tasks in system administration easier, but some of them are not included in the system installation, so it is necessary to install them. To install packages on Fedora Linux, which has a package manager based on rpm packages (RPM Package Manager), use the PackageKit GUI and the dnf command in the Terminal.

Note

For more information about installing packages in Fedora Linux, refer to Package Management System at https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/package-management/.

Some of these recommended tools are as follows:

• Development:
  • gcc: A GNU project C and C++ compiler
  • git: A distributed revision control system
  • make: A GNU Make utility to maintain groups of programs
• Laptop battery power:
  • tlp: A tool to apply power-saving settings and control battery care features
• Network scanner:
  • nmap: A network exploration tool and security/port scanner
• Terminal emulator...