apt-get
apt-get
is the command that takes care of packages. This command is used to install, remove and update packages.
common uses include:
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sudo apt-get update
to update the database of available installable packages. This should be ran before using apt-get for other purposes.
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sudo apt-get upgrade
to upgrade any installed packages.
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sudo apt-get install [package name]
to install a package.
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sudo apt-get remove [package name]
to remove a package.