Can someone explain what actions this command will perform?
sudo apt-get install xyz
Best Answer
Indeed, lets break this down.
sudo (some parameters): Instructs the operating system to execute the parameters as a command, but do so with administrative (usually root) privileges.
apt-get (some parameters): Runs the package manager called apt-get on your machine. The parameters are a command for apt-get to run.
install xyz: These parameters to apt-get instruct apt-get to find and install a package called xyz.
So, as a whole, this command attempts to find and install package/program xyz on your machine and does so as root if you are able to authenticate as such.
Best Answer
Indeed, lets break this down.
So, as a whole, this command attempts to find and install package/program xyz on your machine and does so as root if you are able to authenticate as such.