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Old 06-16-2013, 09:05 AM   #1
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Difference between debian package manager and Software Center


New Debian user here, don't understand the difference & am looking for an explanation.

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Old 06-16-2013, 09:09 AM   #2
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Different tools for accomplishing the same tasks. Perhaps you have heard the expression "more than one way to skin a cat"?
 
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Old 06-16-2013, 09:12 AM   #3
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"Software Center" is just a more "user friendly" name for a graphical interface to the package manager. The package manager APT can also be used from the command line using "apt-get" or "aptitude".
 
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Old 06-16-2013, 09:44 AM   #4
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Thanks guys I get it now
 
  


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