Package: apt (0.8.10.3+squeeze1)

[ Source: apt  ]

Advanced front-end for dpkg

This is Debian's next generation front-end for the dpkg package manager. It provides the apt-get utility and APT dselect method that provides a simpler, safer way to install and upgrade packages.

APT features complete installation ordering, multiple source capability and several other unique features, see the Users Guide in apt-doc.

Tags: System Administration: Package Management, Hardware Enablement: Storage, CD, User Interface: Command Line, Networking: Client, Network Protocol: FTP, HTTP, IPv6, Role: Program, Application Suite: Debian, Purpose: Downloading, Searching, Works with: Packaged Software

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Download for all available architectures

Architecture	Package Size	Installed Size	Files
amd64	2,123.5 kB	5,644.0 kB	[list of files]
armel	2,092.7 kB	6,072.0 kB	[list of files]
i386	2,120.4 kB	6,116.0 kB	[list of files]
ia64	2,419.4 kB	7,768.0 kB	[list of files]
kfreebsd-amd64	2,122.3 kB	5,668.0 kB	[list of files]
kfreebsd-i386	2,110.7 kB	5,562.0 kB	[list of files]
mips	2,095.0 kB	6,572.0 kB	[list of files]
mipsel	2,094.8 kB	6,572.0 kB	[list of files]
powerpc	2,159.8 kB	6,332.0 kB	[list of files]
s390	2,140.3 kB	6,248.0 kB	[list of files]
sparc	2,115.7 kB	6,232.0 kB	[list of files]