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Glossary: Linux for Developers

apt

Also written: apt-get, apt update, apt upgrade, apt install, apt remove, apt purge, apt autoremove, apt search, apt show, apt policy

Ubuntu and Debian's package manager. `apt update` refreshes the package list, `apt upgrade` installs newer versions, and `apt install`, `remove`, `purge` and `autoremove` add or take away software.

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