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[–] PracticalParrot@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Is there a big reason to use apt-get instead of just apt? I don't think I've ever used apt-get in years, always using just apt.

[–] jape@infosec.pub 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's used for scripting. Apt specifically recommends against using it in scripts.

[–] Zucca@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

.... wait?

Used for scripting, but not recommended to be used in scripting?

[–] __jov@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

apt-get is used in scripting.

apt isnt recommended to be used in scripting.

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