Debian/Ubuntu
APT is the default package management tool for Ubuntu and Debian systems. It simplifies software management by handling package dependencies and updates.
Update Package Lists
To ensure you have the latest package information, update the package lists:
sudo apt updateInstall Packages
To install a package, use the apt install command followed by the package name:
sudo apt install [package_name]Remove Packages
To remove a package (while keeping configuration files):
sudo apt remove [package_name]To remove a package and its configuration files:
sudo apt purge [package_name]Upgrade Packages
To upgrade all installed packages:
sudo apt upgradeTo perform a full system upgrade (including kernel upgrades):
sudo apt full-upgradeSearch for Packages
To search for packages by name:
apt search [search_term]Show Package Information
To display detailed information about a package:
apt show [package_name]Additional Package Management Tools
dpkg
The dpkg command is a lower-level package manager that apt relies on. It can be used to directly manipulate .deb packages.
To install a .deb package:
sudo dpkg -i [package_file.deb]Synaptic Package Manager
Synaptic provides a graphical user interface for package management. Install it using:
sudo apt install synapticAptitude
Aptitude is another command-line package manager that provides more advanced package management capabilities:
To install Aptitude:
sudo apt install aptitudeTo search for packages:
aptitude search [search_term]To install a package:
sudo aptitude install [package_name]These commands should cover the basics of package management in Ubuntu and Debian-based systems. Remember to use sudo to execute commands as a superuser when required.