The main thing I'd like to discuss here, is usage of aptitude and apt-get, though discussion of all package managers are welcome.
Many of you might still disagree with me... After things I wrote. So, again I'd like to share something from the official Debian documentation with you:
The Debian GNU/Linux FAQ: Chapter 8 - The Debian Package Management Tools wrote: aptitude provides the functionality of dselect and apt-get, as well as many additional features not found in either program:
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aptitude offers easy access to all versions of a package.
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aptitude makes it easy to keep track of obsolete software by listing it under "Obsolete and Locally Created Packages".
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aptitude includes a fairly powerful system for searching particular packages and limiting the package display. Users familiar with mutt will pick up quickly, as mutt was the inspiration for the expression syntax.
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aptitude can be used to install the predefined tasks available. For more information see tasksel, Section 8.1.5.
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aptitude in full screen mode has su functionality embedded and can be run by a normal user. It will call su (and ask for the root password, if any) when you really need administrative privileges
So, I'd like everyone to know something:this
I'm not trying to be disrespectful at all, and in fact, I'm trying to respect the users of all package managers. I'm trying to tell them that I think the better tool is aptitude, and providing good reasons for them to use aptitude instead of apt-get. If anyone doesn't like aptitude, I'd be really happy to know the reason. But again I remind everyone, I am not being rude or disrespectful, therefor, I'm asking others to be the same. Respect all opinions and points of view, please.
And this thread was actually made to be helpful at last, so please provide everyone with your reasons, like I did.
Also, I recommend you read others' reasons before you vote, it might change your mind.
Thanks in advance guys!