What does the abbreviation "apt" stand for? I'm referring to the "apt" directory, the "apt-cache", and the "apt-get" package manager.
I always assumed "apt-get" was short for "get application", but i'm probably wrong.
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Sign up to join this communityWhat does the abbreviation "apt" stand for? I'm referring to the "apt" directory, the "apt-cache", and the "apt-get" package manager.
I always assumed "apt-get" was short for "get application", but i'm probably wrong.
From man apt
apt(8) apt(8)
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apt - Advanced Package Tool