Is a collection of many package management tool collection, the original low-level commands can also continue to use low-level commands provide greater control.
If not special requirements, the direct use apt command will be more concise.
| apt command | Substituted command | Function commands |
|---|---|---|
| apt install | apt-get install | Installation package |
| apt remove | apt-get remove | Removing packages |
| apt purge | apt-get purge | Removing packages and configuration files |
| apt update | apt-get update | Refresh the repository index |
| apt upgrade | apt-get upgrade | Upgrade all upgradeable packages |
| apt autoremove | apt-get autoremove | Automatically delete unwanted package |
| apt full-upgrade | apt-get dist-upgrade | Automatic processing dependencies in the upgrade package |
| apt search | apt-cache search | Search application |
| apt show | apt-cache show | Display Installation Details |
Of course, apt as well as some of their own command:
| New apt command | Function commands |
|---|---|
| apt list | List package contains conditions (installed, can upgrade) |
| apt edit-sources | Edit the source list |
I need to note that: apt command also still evolving, so you might see a new option in a future release.
| apt-get deprecated? |
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| There is no official release of any Linux distribution apt-get will be deactivated news, at least it has more than apt, more detailed operational functions. For low-level operations, still need to apt-get. |
| Should I use apt or apt-get? |
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| Since the two commands are used, so I use apt or apt-get it? As a regular Linux user, the system geeks suggest that you first use apt to adapt and begin as soon as possible. Not only because of the vast number of Linux distributors are recommended apt, but the main thing it provides the necessary options for Linux package management. |