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Re: What is Recommend CLI Package Manager Tool for Newb?



On Vi, 27 aug 10, 07:23:20, Tom Browder wrote:
> I have to say I'm getting confused.  I'm in the middle of setting up
> my first Debian server  (which used to be Ubuntu).
> 
> I will be administering it remotely and would like to use the best
> tool for the job.

For a stable server it probably doesn't matter, though apt-get might be 
faster than aptitude on the command-line. apt-cache certainly is faster 
for simple searches.

On a testing, sid or mixed system I'd definitely recommend aptitude's 
interactive mode.

Regards,
Andrei
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