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'''dpkg''' (Debian Package) is the core software of the package management system in the Debian operating system and its derivatives. It is used to install, remove, and provide information about <code>.deb</code> packages. dpkg is a low-level tool. APT (Advanced Package Tool) is more commonly used in practice as it is a high-level tool.<ref>Afia Zahin Oishi (December 6, 2023). [https://linuxsimply.com/linux-basics/package-management/package-manager-comparison/dpkg-vs-apt/ <nowiki>"Dpkg Vs Apt [What's the Difference Between Package Managers]"</nowiki>]. linuxsimply.com. LinuxSimply.</ref> | '''dpkg''' (Debian Package) is the core software of the package management system in the Debian operating system and its derivatives. It is used to install, remove, and provide information about <code>.deb</code> packages. dpkg is a low-level tool. APT (Advanced Package Tool) is more commonly used in practice as it is a high-level tool.<ref>Afia Zahin Oishi (December 6, 2023). [https://linuxsimply.com/linux-basics/package-management/package-manager-comparison/dpkg-vs-apt/ <nowiki>"Dpkg Vs Apt [What's the Difference Between Package Managers]"</nowiki>]. linuxsimply.com. LinuxSimply.</ref> | ||
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| Release Status | Maintained |
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| Last Release | 1.21.22 / 24 May 2023 |
| Language(s) | C, C++, Perl |
| Developer(s) | The Debian Project |
| Website | dpkg.org |
dpkg (Debian Package) is the core software of the package management system in the Debian operating system and its derivatives. It is used to install, remove, and provide information about .deb packages. dpkg is a low-level tool. APT (Advanced Package Tool) is more commonly used in practice as it is a high-level tool.[1]
- ↑ Afia Zahin Oishi (December 6, 2023). "Dpkg Vs Apt [What's the Difference Between Package Managers]". linuxsimply.com. LinuxSimply.