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“The script accepts the name of a program or package as an argument when you run it. This value is then referenced as "$1" (argument number 1). Everywhere the script says "$1", it substitutes in the name of the package you gave it. The end result is the name being tried against a large number of software repositories and package managers, and hopefully, at least one of them will be appropriate and the program will be successfully installed.”
Source: explain XKCD
I don't think they asked for an explanation, but thanks anyways!
ExplainXKCD's a great site, more XKCD readers should know about it!
Nobody asked, but I needed it. Thought that perhaps I’m not alone, so now that I have the answer, might as well share it here.
That sonds like a good thought process, I'll try it too
Yep, thanks!