[newbie] best way to update apps in Linux?

[Zlatko Savic]

Hi, I am a newbie and I'd like to know what is the best way to update 
applications in Linux? I've heard something about urpmi but I am not really 
sure how it works or what it is.

I've attempted to compile sources of newer versions of software (i.e. 
alsa-snd-cards), without ever removing the currently installed version and 
I had a lot of compiling errors. I don't know if it is better to compile 
than to install an RPM.

There should be a generalized standard in Linux that all applications 
adhere to (I.e. the registry in Windows). Of course whatever it is, it 
should be better than Winblows.

Regards,
ZS


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