michael wrote:
I note that it seems that aptitude is recommended over apt for Sarge. I was wondering if it's as str forward as just using aptitude from now on? eg I do not have to rebuild anything the first time i use aptitude (ie it uses the same dpkg info as apt - but in that case why is aptitude recommended over and above apt?) thanks
Aptitude is merely a front end for apt. A couple of advantages are that aptitude will keep a record of what packages it has installed when you install one package, and so when you remove a package with aptitude, the dependencies get removed right along with it. Another that I like, when installing a package it will automatically pull in the recommended packages, which can save you the hassle of trying to figure out why your program is missing that particular plugin you wanted, etc.
There are many more, which I'm sure others will list. Also, I've never experienced anything negative with aptitude, although I'm sure others have.
Clinton