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YUM vs. APT: Understanding Package Managers on Linux and Finding the CUDA Version

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on May 03, 2023

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When it comes to package management on Linux systems, two popular tools are YUM and APT. YUM, short for Yellowdog Updater Modified, is commonly used in Red Hat-based distributions like CentOS and RHEL. On the other hand, APT, which stands for Advanced Packaging Tool, is widely used in Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives. Understanding the differences between these package managers can help you effectively manage software installations and updates on your Linux system. Additionally, if you are working with NVIDIA GPUs and need to determine the CUDA version installed on your Linux machine, there are specific commands you can use to retrieve this information.

YUM and APT are widely used package managers on Linux systems, each with its own set of features and characteristics. Understanding the differences between them can help you choose the appropriate package manager for your specific Linux distribution. Additionally, being able to determine the CUDA version installed on your Linux machine is essential when working with NVIDIA GPUs for parallel computing purposes. By using the provided commands, you can easily retrieve the NVIDIA driver version and the installed CUDA version on your Linux system.

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