Using apt search to find relevant packages

How to use apt search Linux command

One of the most attractive features of running a Linux system is the instant access to thousands of packages that are able to be installed from the Linux distro’s package manager.

Installing packages is really easy. That is, as long as you know the name of what you’re trying to install. If you don’t, then you can always search for installable packages. On distros that use the apt package manager, like Debian, Ubuntu, and Linux Mint just to name a few, this is done with the apt search command.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to use the apt search command with multiple examples. You’ll quickly learn to master the task of finding packages to install.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to search for packages with apt

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How to install Debian on an existing LUKS container

How to install Debian on an existing LUKS container

LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) is the de-facto standard encryption method used on Linux-based systems. While the Debian installer is perfectly capable of creating a LUKS container, it lacks the ability to recognize and therefore re-use an already existing one. In this article we see how we can workaround this problem using the “DVD1” installer, and running it in “advanced” mode.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install Debian in “advanced-mode”
  • How to load the installer additional modules needed to unlock an existing LUKS device
  • How to perform the installation on an existing LUKS container
  • How to add an entry in the crypttab file of the newly installed system and regenerate its initramfs

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How to setup vsftpd on Debian

How to setup vsftpd on Debian

Vsftpd is the acronym of Very Secure FTP Daemon: it is one of the most used ftp servers on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. It is open source and released under the GPL license, and supports virtual users and SSL for data
encryption. In this tutorial we will see how to install it and configure it on Linux.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to install vsftpd on Debian 10
  • How to configure vsftpd
  • How to setup anonymous usage
  • How to setup login with local users
  • How to setup virtual users
  • How to setup ufw to allow incoming traffic

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Start sugarcrm installation wizard

SugarCRM CE installation on Debian 7 Wheezy Linux

In this config we will install SugarCRM CE the community edition of customer relationship management software by SugarCRM, Inc on Debian 7 “wheezy” Linux.

Download

The community edition of sugarCRM is licensed under AGPLv3. Current version of sugarCRM CE is 6.5.18. Head over to SugarCRM CE home page and download the latest full installation package or use the link and command below to download sugarCRM CE to your home directory:

# wget http://goo.gl/lzyQw2
Saving to: `SugarCE-6.5.18.zip'

100%[===========>] 21,267,418   722K/s   in 34s     

2014-10-20 06:09:54 (615 KB/s) - `SugarCE-6.5.18.zip' saved [21267418/21267418]

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apt vs apt-get

apt vs apt-get – Advanced Package Tool

If you’ve ever used Debian Linux or one of the many Linux distributions that were derived from it, such as Ubuntu, you may have seen the apt and apt-get commands sprinkled throughout the distro’s documentation.

At surface level, these commands seem interchangeable, and a lot of documentation or online guides throw them around as if they are. However, there are some key differences between the two and we have some recommendations about which one you should be using. In this guide, we’ll explain the differences and give some examples for both commands. Read on to learn about the specific uses for each command and which one is better for you to use.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • What distros use apt and apt-get?
  • What is the difference between apt and apt-get?
  • Command examples for apt and apt-get

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Use Debian Sid Safely

How To Run Debian Sid (Relatively) Safely

Debian Sid often scares away new users. It’s called “Unstable” after all, and it’s named after the mean kid in Toy Story that broke all his toys. It’s got to be horrible, right? Well, that’s not the case, most of the time. Sid is no more unstable than the likes of Arch Linux, and with a little planning and common sense, you can run Sid on your desktop with relative safety.

In this tutorial you will learn:

  • How to Set Up Apt-Listbugs
  • How to Avoid Making FrankenDebian
  • How to Use Ubuntu PPAs Sparingly
  • How to Plan Your Upgrades

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warzone2100 main menu

WarZone2100 Installation on Debian Wheezy

If you run Debian Wheezy 7 Linux as your main operating system and you wish to try open source real-time strategy and real-time tactics hybrid computer game WarZone 2100 then here is a short guide on how to install this game on your debian system.

First, download latest tar ball from official WarZone2100 git repository. Start by installing git and then download WarZone2100’s latest source code:

# apt-get install git
$ git clone https://github.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100.git

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Debian Linux desktop

Debian Linux Download

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions that still survives today. If you’re looking for a tried and true Linux distro to download, Debian is about as good as it gets. For other most popular Linux distributions please visit our dedicated linux download page. Debian believes in a completely free operating system.

Other popular Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and many others are based off of Debian. It comes with GNOME desktop environment and a huge repository of software that can be installed with apt package manager.

Debian is a solid choice for both desktops and servers, which has given way to its sustained popularity over the last three decades. Debian’s long reign as one of the most popular distributions has yielded a lot of documentation available on the official website. It’s easy to get started with Debian.

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Install Intel wireless firmware on Debian 7 wheezy

If you have not installed wireless firmware to support your wireless network card during Debian wheezy installation you can do so later by enabling debian’s non-free repository. Here is how you do it. First open your /etc/apt/sources.list file and change line ( your repository mirror may be different ):

from:

deb http://http.debian.net/debian/ wheezy main

to:

deb http://http.debian.net/debian/ wheezy main non-free

Once done update packages list with a command:

# apt-get update

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How to install VirtualBox on Debian Linux

Objective

The following article will describe a simple procedure on how to install Virtual box on Debian Linux.

Operating System and Software Versions

  • Operating System: – Debian 9 Stretch
  • Software: – VirtualBox 5.1

Requirements

Privileged access to your Debian system will be required.

Difficulty

EASY

Conventions

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Raspberry Pi

Raspbian GNU/Linux upgrade from Stretch to Raspbian Buster 10

The upgrade from Raspbian Stretch to Raspbian 10 Buster is a relatively simple procedure. However, exercise caution, as there is always a chance to break the entire system. The fewer installed 3rd-party packages and services, the more likely you are able successfully to upgrade your Raspbian Linux system.

What’s New

  • UEFI Secure Boot
  • AppArmor enabled per default
  • Optional hardening of APT
  • Unattended-upgrades for stable point releases
  • Substantially improved man pages for German speaking users
  • Network filtering based on nftables framework by default
  • Cryptsetup defaults to on-disk LUKS2 format
  • driverless printing with CUPS 2.2.10
  • Basic support for Allwinner A64 based devices

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