Apt-get :: what is apt-get

hey!

what is apt-get?

It's a command line package manager program for debian variants (I'm sure it's also been ported to other distros).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apt-get

For DSL, Synaptic is just a glossy front-end for apt-get (I think)

Synaptic is highly recommended by me for people who need to use apt-get to install programs.

The commandline apt-get program works fine but Synatpic contains ease-of-use features that benefit both beginners and advanced users.

Great info, thanks!

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