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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
The standard edition comes equipped with a comprehensive array of pre-installed applications suitable for daily tasks and is built on Debian. In contrast, the Core version offers a more streamlined experience, also based on Debian Stable, enabling users to customize their systems or operate effectively on lower-spec devices such as ARM boards. Netrunner incorporates KDE Plasma, optimizing it for maximum speed and responsiveness. To facilitate immediate personalization, Netrunner includes multiple window and desktop themes that users can choose from. Most of the window themes utilize the Aurorae-3 engine of KWin, which provides effects like blur and transparency, even on machines with limited resources, ensuring a visually appealing experience without sacrificing performance. Additionally, this flexibility in design options allows users to tailor their interface according to their preferences and needs.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Debian
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Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Debian
Website
wiki.debian.org/Aptitude
Vendor Details
Company Name
Netrunner
Country
Germany
Website
www.netrunner.com