Does Linux Mint Use Apt Get?
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A few years ago, Linux Mint implemented a python wrapper called apt that actually uses apt-get but provides more friendly options.

Which Linux uses apt-get?

apt is a command-line utility for installing, updating, removing, and otherwise managing deb packages on Ubuntu, Debian, and related Linux distributions. It combines the most frequently used commands from the apt-get and apt-cache tools with different default values of some options. apt is designed for interactive use.

Does apt-get work on Linux?

apt-get is a command-line tool which helps in handling packages in Linux.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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