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Description

Aptitude serves as a text-based interface that utilizes Ncurses and functions through the command line to provide access to various Apt libraries, which are similarly employed by the default package manager for Debian, Apt. Operating within a terminal environment, Aptitude utilizes a syntax reminiscent of mutt for flexible package matching. Users can designate packages as either "automatically installed" or "manually installed," enabling the automatic removal of packages that are no longer needed, a feature also present in Apt since several Debian iterations. It offers a visual preview of proposed actions, distinguishing each with different colors to indicate the nature of the action. Additionally, Aptitude allows users to interactively access and view the Debian changelog for all available official packages. Its score-based dependency resolver is particularly adept at handling interactive dependency resolution, accommodating user preferences such as excluding certain parts of a solution while retaining others for future attempts. In contrast, Apt's dependency resolver is tailored for effective "one-shot" solutions, making both tools valuable in their own right for managing packages on Debian systems. Overall, Aptitude enhances user control and visibility over package management tasks.

Description

DNF serves as the software package manager for Fedora, taking over from the legacy YUM (Yellow-Dog Updater Modified) system to facilitate the installation, updating, and removal of software packages. With DNF, users benefit from an efficient management process that automatically resolves dependencies and outlines necessary actions for package installation, thereby removing the burden of manually handling installations or updates through the rpm command. As the current default package management tool in Fedora, DNF streamlines the user experience by removing any installed packages that are no longer needed by existing software. Additionally, it checks for available updates without automatically downloading or installing them, while also offering essential details about each package, such as its name, version, release number, and a brief description. Importantly, DNF enhances overall system reliability and ensures that users are kept informed about their software packages.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

AnyTree
Debian
Fedora

Integrations

AnyTree
Debian
Fedora

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
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Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Debian

Website

wiki.debian.org/Aptitude

Vendor Details

Company Name

DOCS

Website

docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/dnf/

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