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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

PowerShellGet is a module designed for managing PowerShell artifacts, enabling users to discover, install, update, and publish various items such as modules, DSC resources, role capabilities, and scripts. The cmdlet Find-Command is utilized to search for PowerShell commands, including cmdlets, aliases, functions, and workflows, by examining modules within registered repositories. When Find-Command locates a command, it returns a PSGetCommandInfo object, which can subsequently be piped into the Install-Module cmdlet for module installation. By using the Tag and RequiredVersion parameters, users can effectively identify DSC resources; Tag will provide the current version for all resources that possess the specified tag within the repository, while RequiredVersion requires the ModuleName parameter, making the Name parameter optional. These Name and ModuleName parameters serve to refine the output further. Additionally, employing the AllVersions parameter allows users to see all available versions of a DSC resource, enhancing the overall management of PowerShell artifacts. This structure empowers users to efficiently handle PowerShell resources and ensures they are utilizing the most relevant versions for their needs.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Debian
PowerShell

Integrations

Debian
PowerShell

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

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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

Microsoft

Country

United States

Website

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/powershellget/

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