How do I install MediaWiki using a package?
Many Linux distributions provide MediaWiki in a packaged format for that distribution. The MediaWiki development team refers you to your Linux distribution for assistance with installing, configuring or using them. The individual communities & companies who maintain such packages should provide installation instructions.
While there are packages (e.g. Debian, RPM, etc.) available to install MediaWiki under Linux/Unix operating systems, these are not officially supported by the MediaWiki development team, and we cannot provide assistance installing, configuring or using them. Individual communities who maintain such packages will usually provide support or documentation.
Many Linux distributions provide MediaWiki in a packaged format for that distribution. The MediaWiki development team refers you to your Linux distribution for assistance with installing, configuring or using them. The individual communities & companies who maintain such packages should provide installation instructions. Be warned that third-party distributions may be older versions, so pay close attention to compatibility information for directions and extensions.