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4.3. * Using the Packages System

4.3.1. Installing a Package

After you have decided which application you want to install you need to download the package file and install it.

There are several ways you can do this.

Example 4-1. Downloading and installing in multiple steps

4.3.2. Deleting a Package

4.3.3. Updating a Package

4.3.4.

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