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Description

Synaptic is a user-friendly graphical interface for managing packages through the apt system, offering functionalities similar to the apt-get command-line tool but with a more accessible Gtk+ front-end. Users can easily install, uninstall, upgrade, or downgrade both individual and multiple software packages, as well as perform comprehensive system upgrades. The program allows for the management of package repositories through the sources.list file and facilitates searching for packages based on various criteria, including name and description. Additionally, it provides the capability to filter and select packages by their status, section, or customized parameters, while sorting can be done according to name, status, size, or version. Users can explore available online documentation for specific packages and access the latest changelog versions. The tool also includes functionalities to lock packages to their current versions, enforce the installation of particular package versions, and utilize undo/redo features for selection changes. Furthermore, a built-in terminal emulator enhances the package management experience, and for users on Debian/Ubuntu systems, it allows configuration through the debconf system and supports fast searching via Xapian, thanks to contributions from Enrico Zini. Overall, Synaptic is an essential tool for users who prefer a graphical approach to package management while still retaining the powerful capabilities of apt.

Description

eoPKG serves as the package manager for the Solus operating system, facilitating the management of installed software packages, allowing users to search for new applications, and applying system updates. Users can modify the system root for eoPKG commands and configure the username and password for connecting to Basic-Auth repositories. Furthermore, it enables the option to provide detailed debug information and backtraces while also allowing users to limit bandwidth usage to a specified numeric value in KBs. The package manager can disable ANSI escape sequences, which are typically used for colorization in output. A successful operation returns a code of 0, while any non-zero return code indicates that an error has occurred during the process. Additionally, users can easily monitor their package management activities through the debug feature, ensuring a more efficient troubleshooting experience.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Debian
Solus
Ubuntu

Integrations

Debian
Solus
Ubuntu

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

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Mac
Linux
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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

Synaptic

Website

www.nongnu.org/synaptic/

Vendor Details

Company Name

eoPKG

Website

github.com/solus-project/package-management/blob/master/man/eopkg.1.md

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