Debian package management

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Manage Debian packages using dpkg

  • Install a package:
    • sudo dpkg -i package.deb
  • Upgrade a package:
    • sudo dpkg -i new_version_package.deb
  • Uninstall a package:
    • sudo dpkg -r package_name
  • Display a list of installed packages:
    • dpkg --list
  • Reconfigure an installed package:
    • sudo dpkg-reconfigure package_name