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== Package Dependencies ==
A Linux distribution is essentially a Linux kernel and a range of packages. Each distribution conists of a vast array of packages, many of which are not installed by default when the operating system is first installed. The idea behind this is to keep in the size of the installed operating system to a miniumminimum, encouraging users to only install a package when they actually need it. Consequently, there are many packages upon GNUstep is dependent that are not installed by default on most Linux systems. Before we can embark on a GNUstep environment build, therefore, it is necessary to install these package dependencies. Fortunately, these can be installed using a single command:
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