This is a simple yet useful addition that gives the user more information about the given process. Although apt commands replace commonly used apt-get and apt-cache functions, they are not backward compatible with all of them. You cannot always replace the older package managers with apt. In the table below, see the apt command for any given function, as well as which command it replaces. Note: If you need a one-page reference sheet with commands, you can use our downloadable Linux commands cheat sheet.
Apart for simplifying existing commands, apt has a couple of its own. They were added to fulfill the needed command functions listed below. Most Linux users suggest using the apt command instead of apt-get whenever you can.
Not only is it easier to type and remember, it performs tasks much faster. Naturally, there are instances where substituting apt-get or apt-cache is not possible. Although you may still need to switch between command-line interfaces, many believe the apt command will eventually take over.
For now, there is no official statement when or whether that will happen. After reading this, you should have a better understanding of the differences between apt and apt-get. Using one or the other is a matter of habit. Gaurav Agarwal Gaurav Agarwal I needed to know that dpkg-reconfigure needs to be ran as root otherwise the command is not found — gloomy. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. It is not installed and when I run your suggested I am getting the response sudo: apt-get: command not found — Gaurav Agarwal.
I have asked a related question here askubuntu. Answered that and edited this one. But if you are using some customized version without dpkg, you should be able to install using the command sudo apt-get install dpkg. Thiago Harry Thiago Harry 81 2 2 bronze badges. You cannot do that; dpkg is needed for apt-get to work. On a fresh Kubuntu Oops, this is actually an answer for this Q: askubuntu.
I am unable to post it over there, because it requires site karma reputation points that I do not have. Along with apt-get , there is also the apt utility. Note: All these commands, except the apt-cache search command, only work within root or superuser sudo privileges. Below you will find how to use the apt-get command to work with packages and software on your Linux system.
Read through the list to learn more about the possibilities of apt-get. Before you install a package, it is crucial to resynchronize the package index files and update the package repository to the latest version. This ensures that the packages you install are up-to-date. Search for dependencies with newer versions, install new packages, and remove old ones automatically:. Note: Be careful when using dist-upgrade as it may remove some packages you still need on your system.
To follow the changes made to the Status field of available packages by the traditional Debian packaging tool dselect and perform actions necessary to realize that state, use the command:. If you do not know the exact name of the package, type in the first few letters and press TAB.
Patrick Patrick 2 2 gold badges 9 9 silver badges 28 28 bronze badges. Smart idea to use ipapi. This may not work for e. I edited the original answer to reflect the order change. Pascal H. This did not work for me in current ubuntu:latest — Jakuje. I test it again using the following Dockerfile and it seems to be ok.
What is your issue? I ended up doing the same that is now working. Sorry for the noise. This really should be the accepted answer. Mike Maready Mike Maready 1 1 silver badge 1 1 bronze badge. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password.
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