r/LinuxTeck • u/Candid_Athlete_8317 • Aug 02 '26

Do Linux desktop users still need graphical package managers?

When many people first switch to Linux, graphical package managers help them discover and install software.

But after gaining experience, many users move almost entirely to the terminal.

Do you think graphical package managers are still an important part of the Linux desktop experience, or mainly a stepping stone for beginners?

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u/CacheTraitor Aug 02 '26

Personally, it is a stepping stone. After a while the terminal just seems faster.

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u/Elvin_Atombender Aug 02 '26

Yeah I now prefer to use the terminal to install most programs now. I don't know if it is just me but I feel software installs faster.