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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

For those who are just getting acquainted with the Windows Package Manager, it's a good idea to delve into the functionalities of this tool. The packages accessible to users can be found in the Windows Package Manager Community Repository. Currently, the client is compatible with Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) and newer. However, Windows Server 2019 is not supported due to the lack of Microsoft Store access and updated dependencies. While there might be a possibility of installation on Windows Server 2022, this should be approached as an experimental endeavor, as it is not officially supported, and users will need to handle the installation of dependencies manually. As such, users should proceed with caution when considering this option.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Debian
Defang

Integrations

Debian
Defang

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
Linux
Chromebook

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

Windows Package Manager

Website

github.com/microsoft/winget-cli

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