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GHopper
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GHopper Asks: Fully functional package manager for MacOS
Intro
I am a big fun of Linux. I am going to change my job and will be forced to use MacOS. I know I need to get used to many new things and admit "MacOS way and philosophy" in general. Also I know it is better to agree to some things than try to change them.
Problem
I do care about security and stability and this is why I prefer to update all my system once a week. On Linux I can do it with one command only
On MacOS I use homebrew package manager which doesn't allow to update system and GUI apps (actually it does, but it is remove & install, which caused data and privileges lose). This is why on Mondays I have to run every single app and check for updates via internal update mechanism. Furthermore, if an app gets an update, it notifies me about this and it is impossible to turn off such notifications, which will be shown until the app is updated.
I can't bare such behavior and every Monday it makes me sad. I can't believe there isn't an opportunity to update all apps with a single command. And, for example, chrome may get a new update next day and I have to look at this "New update available" icon all the week long ))
Question
Is there a package manager which allows to keep my system updated with minimum routine from my side?
Intro
I am a big fun of Linux. I am going to change my job and will be forced to use MacOS. I know I need to get used to many new things and admit "MacOS way and philosophy" in general. Also I know it is better to agree to some things than try to change them.
Problem
I do care about security and stability and this is why I prefer to update all my system once a week. On Linux I can do it with one command only
apt upgrade
which updates the system and all installed apps as well.On MacOS I use homebrew package manager which doesn't allow to update system and GUI apps (actually it does, but it is remove & install, which caused data and privileges lose). This is why on Mondays I have to run every single app and check for updates via internal update mechanism. Furthermore, if an app gets an update, it notifies me about this and it is impossible to turn off such notifications, which will be shown until the app is updated.
I can't bare such behavior and every Monday it makes me sad. I can't believe there isn't an opportunity to update all apps with a single command. And, for example, chrome may get a new update next day and I have to look at this "New update available" icon all the week long ))
Question
Is there a package manager which allows to keep my system updated with minimum routine from my side?
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