What Is Tasksel in Linux?
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Tasksel is an ncurses tool (found in the Ubuntu/Debian ecosystem), and it makes the installation of multiple related packages quick and easy. With tasksel, you no longer have to comb through dependencies or know the various pieces required to install, say, a DNS or LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) servers.

What is Tasksel basic Ubuntu Server?

Tasksel is a Debian/Ubuntu tool that installs multiple related packages as a co-ordinated “task” onto your system.

How do I select in Tasksel?

From the tasksel menu, you should be able to mark which packages you want to install by pressing “Space” on each one.
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3 Answers.

Keys Action
Down/Up Arrows Scrolling
Space Select software
Tab focus on OK button
Enter OK
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

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Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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