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Category: Operating System

apt-get autoremove: Remove packages that are no longer needed

Command: apt-get autoremove Used to remove packages that were installed as dependencies for other packages but are no longer needed. This helps to free up disk space by cleaning up unnecessary packages that are no longer required. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Note: […] Read more »

apt-get dist-upgrade: Upgrade the system to a new version

Command: apt-get dist-upgrade Used to perform a more thorough upgrade of the system than apt-get upgrade. This command handles changing dependencies with new versions of packages, and can install or remove packages as needed to complete the upgrade process. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: […] Read more »

apt-get upgrade: Upgrade all installed packages on the system:

Command: apt-get upgrade Used to upgrade all installed packages to their latest versions based on the updated package lists. This command will install the newest versions of all packages currently installed, while preserving current package configurations. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Description: Note: […] Read more »

apt-get update: Update the list of available packages

Command: apt-get update Used to update the local package index with the latest information from the repositories configured on your system. This command does not install or upgrade any packages; it only updates the list of available packages and their versions. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample […] Read more »

apt-get purge: Remove a package and its configuration files

Command: apt-get purge Used to completely remove a package along with its configuration files from your system. This command is more thorough than apt-get remove as it also deletes configuration files associated with the package. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Note: Use apt-get […] Read more »

apt-get remove: Remove a specific package

Command: apt-get remove Used to remove a specific package from your system. This command removes the package but leaves configuration files, so the package can be reinstalled later without losing its settings. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Description: Note: Use apt-get remove for […] Read more »

apt-get install: Install a specific package

Command: apt-get install Used to install a specific package from the repositories configured on your system. This command handles package dependencies and installs the package along with any required libraries. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Description: Note: apt-get is a command-line tool used […] Read more »

apt-cache search: Search available packages in the repositories

Command: apt-cache search Used to search for packages available in the repositories configured on your system. This command queries the package cache and displays a list of packages that match the search criteria. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Note: apt-cache search provides a […] Read more »

sftp: Secure File Transfer Protocol, for transferring files between hosts

Command: sftp Used to securely transfer files between hosts over a network. It provides a secure alternative to traditional FTP by using SSH for data transfer, ensuring encryption and secure authentication. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Description: Note: Ensure that SSH is configured […] Read more »

ssh-keygen: Generate a new SSH key pair for authentication

Command: ssh-keygen Used to generate a new SSH key pair, which consists of a private key and a public key. This key pair is used for secure authentication when connecting to remote servers via SSH. Sample Command and Output: Description: Additional Commands and Sample Outputs: Description: Description: Note: After generating […] Read more »