In Linux, dependencies are simply the elements that a program needs to run.
The reason software is distributed in the form of packages is this: Linux is a diverse ecosystem with many different distributions, each with its own peculiarities. It cannot be guaranteed that a program will function correctly on all computers due to these differences. This is where dependencies come into play. The metadata file inside the package acts as a manifesto specifying which dependencies must be met for the software to run correctly on a specific computer.
In summary, package dependencies in Linux are the invisible connections that ensure everything works smoothly. Package managers make it easy to install and maintain software by handling these dependencies and ensuring everything fits together properly. So, the next time you install a program on Linux, remember that behind the scenes, dependencies are working hard to make everything run smoothly.
I’ve been trying to uninstall VLC for a while now.
I get an error when preparing the transaction, since the dependencies could not be satisfied.
If I remove VLC the required dependencies are broken, in this case "phonon-qts-vlc.
Wouldn’t it be better since we now have large capacity hard drives, to install all the programs with their corresponding dependencies, despite duplicating some of them?
