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tags: [ packaging ]
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# To find packages matching <phrase>:
apt search <phrase>

# To show information on a package:
apt show <package>

# To fetch package list:
apt update

# To download and install updates without installing new package:
apt upgrade

# To download and install the updates AND install new necessary packages:
apt dist-upgrade

# To perform a full system upgrade:
apt update && apt dist-upgrade

# To install package(s):
apt install <package>...

# To uninstall package(s):
apt remove <package>...
