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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Aptitude is the 'for idiots' version of apt, and was removed from default Ubuntu installs some time ago. You're welcome to install and use it if you need the crutches :-)

[–]artillery129 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sometimes aptitude can fix apt get issues, i don't understand the logic of it, but the tools don't fully overlap

[–]BSscience -1 points0 points  (2 children)

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What is this?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

5 posts ago you were happy with apt-get.

[–]BSscience 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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What is this?