Re: apt-get vs. aptitude

[Stephen Allen <marathon.durandal@gmail.com>]

On Tue, Oct 08, 2013 at 01:33:41PM +0200, Florian Lindner wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> Since I'm about to setup a new server using current stable wheezy, I want to 
> recheck some of debian knowledge.
> 
> What is the prefered tool for installing on the CLI? apt-get or aptitude? Last 
> time I read about it, it was aptitude, due to better dependency checking. What 
> is the current state? apt-get or aptitude? Does it matter? What about using 
> both?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Florian
> 
> 
>
My understanding is that apt-get is better at resolving dependencies when a large amount of packages are to be installed, <ie> 'dist-upgrade'.