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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

GNU nano was created as a free alternative to the Pico text editor, which is part of the Pine email suite developed by the University of Washington. Its goal was to closely mimic Pico while incorporating additional features. The Debian GNU/Linux distribution, recognized for its commitment to distributing genuinely "free" software (meaning software that has no limitations on redistribution), chose not to include binary packages for Pine or Pico. This decision left many users in a difficult position: while they appreciated these applications, the available versions did not align with the GNU definition of free software. GNU nano serves as a compact and user-friendly text editor. In addition to standard text editing capabilities, nano provides features such as undo/redo, syntax highlighting, interactive search-and-replace, automatic indentation, line numbering, word completion, file locking, backup files, and support for internationalization. Notably, with the release of version 4.0, nano ceased to automatically wrap overly long lines by default, enhancing user control over text formatting. This change reflects the continuous evolution of the software to better meet user needs.

API Access

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API Access

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Integrations

Debian
Git
Go
HTML
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Ubuntu

Integrations

Debian
Git
Go
HTML
JSON
Ubuntu

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
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Android App
Windows
Mac
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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

nano

Founded

1999

Website

www.nano-editor.org

Product Features

Product Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

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