Is there a big reason to use apt-get instead of just apt? I don’t think I’ve ever used apt-get in years, always using just apt.

@jape@infosec.pub
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It’s used for scripting. Apt specifically recommends against using it in scripts.

@Zucca@sopuli.xyz
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… wait?

Used for scripting, but not recommended to be used in scripting?

@__jov@lemmy.ml
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apt-get is used in scripting.

apt isnt recommended to be used in scripting.

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