Re: Feature request: install package by passing URL to apt-get
On Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:34:41 -0230
Person the human <tonyfoll11@gmail.com> wrote:
> Would it be nice if it was possible to pass a URL to 'apt install' so
> that a package could be installed without first downloading its .deb
> file?
How do you install it without first pulling it in?
> I think it's good because it can save time and prevent unneeded
> damage to SSDs. Even if you don't have any info to add, please let me
> know what you think.
Normal wear and tear is negligible on SSDs. We had a discussion about
this a while ago.
Also, it is a good idea to pull in all of the .deb files for an upgrade
or installation before starting the actual installation just in case
the network fails during the installation.
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