dpkg is a powerful command-line tool for managing software packages in Debian-based systems such as Debian and Ubuntu. This cheat sheet will guide you through some of the essential dpkg commands and concepts, including installing packages, updating package information, and working with dpkg’s database.
- What it is: A tool for installing, building, removing, and managing Debian packages.
- Usage: Primarily used through the command line with different action parameters.
- Primary Manager: The default package manager for Debian and Debian-based systems, including Ubuntu.