Get Install Size of a Package with Pacman and Apt
Read OriginalThis technical tutorial explains how to determine the download and installed size of software packages, including their dependencies, using the Pacman (for Arch-based distros) and Apt (for Debian/Ubuntu) package managers. It provides specific command examples and strategies for comparing package sizes before installation.
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