The apt package manager supports several actions (commands) besides install. Here are some common ones:
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update: Updates the package list from the repositories.sudo apt update -
upgrade: Upgrades all installed packages to their latest versions.sudo apt upgrade -
remove: Removes an installed package.sudo apt remove package-name -
purge: Removes a package along with its configuration files.sudo apt purge package-name -
search: Searches for a package in the repositories.apt search package-name -
show: Displays detailed information about a specific package.apt show package-name -
autoremove: Removes packages that were automatically installed to satisfy dependencies but are no longer needed.sudo apt autoremove
These commands help manage software on your system effectively. If you need more details on any specific command, let me know!
