Chocolatey NuGet is a Machine Package Manager, somewhat like apt-get, but built with windows in mind.
To install chocolatey now, open a command prompt and paste the text from the box below and press enter (minus the C:\> of course ;))
C:\> @powershell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy unrestricted -Command "iex ((new-object net.webclient).DownloadString('http://bit.ly/psChocInstall'))"
The latest version of chocolatey includes a few new features. If you are upgrading from an older version, there are a few breaking changes you should know about. chocolatey update (cup) to get the latest version of chocolatey - More information?
When you use chocolatey to install applicatons/tools, nearly all you need to do is type one line and let it finish the rest!
You can develop your own packages and share them via the Chocolatey Gallery. Read the documentation for more details on how to create and publish a package. If you don’t plan on submitting a package, there’s no need to register.