aptitude

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Aptitude is a powerful package manager for Linux-based operating systems. It enables users to search, install, remove and upgrade packages and their dependencies in an automated manner. Aptitude is designed to be intuitive, fast and reliable, and it is particularly well-suited for managing large numbers of packages. Aptitude works by searching for packages, resolving dependencies and managing conflicts between different versions of the same package. It can also help users manage the configuration of their system, and includes facilities for reporting on currently installed packages and their version numbers. Aptitude is highly configurable and can be used for everything from basic package management to advanced system administration.

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