You see you just completely missed my replies to that too.

> Let's put it this way, what does a package manager specifically (not the other distinctions I make in the article) do (other than enable bad laziness and lack of proper vetting) that is actually good?

https://old.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1nbkwzt/packag...

And you missed the retort to that reply as well. It's a force multiplier and a time saver. Same as with any tool.

And to reply to your next post:

     > Getting to hell quicker is not a good thing. "Emerge on the other side quickly", the other side is still hell, you haven't emerged out of it.

I'd rather use a hammer even if there is a higher chance to smack my fingers than to have to hit a nail repeatedely with my head.