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APT

APT (Advanced Packaging Tool) is a powerful package management system, on which the graphical programs Software Management are based. APT automatically handles dependencies and performs other operations on system packages to allow the installation of the desired packages.

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Running APT requires administrative privileges.

Some common commands that can be used with APT:

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For further information about the use of APT, you can read the comprehensive Debian APT User Manual.

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