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'.
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