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== Packaging ==

 * [[Packaging]] - Information relevant to developers wishing to package software for Debian.

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Much of why Debian is a strong Linux distribution comes from its package management. Everything in Debian – every application, every component – everything – is built into a package, and then that package is installed onto your system (either by the Installer, or by you).

There are over 51 000 software packages available for Debian – everything from the Linux kernel to games.

APT

APT (for Advanced Package Tool) is a set of tools for managing Debian packages, and therefore the applications installed on your Debian system. APT makes it possible to:

  • Install applications
  • Remove applications
  • Keep your applications up to date
  • and much more...

Package management tools

You can use one of these command-line or graphical package managers:

Command line:

Graphical:

Configuration

Usage

Repository management

Packaging

  • Packaging - Information relevant to developers wishing to package software for Debian.

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