NAME
synaptic – graphical management of software packagesSYNOPSIS
synaptic [options]DESCRIPTION
Synaptic is a frontend for the apt package managent system. It allows you to perform all actions of the command line tool apt-get in a graphical environemnt. This includes installing, upgrading, downgrading and removing of single packages or even upgrading your whole system.A manual with detailed instructions can be found in the help menu of Synaptic.
OPTIONS
Synaptic accepts all of the standard Gtk+ toolkit command line options as well as the following:- -f, –filter-file=filename
- specify an alternative filter settings file
- -i, –initial-filter=int
- apply the filter with number int at startup
- -o, –option=option
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set an internal option (experts only)
Willie
Willie has over 15 years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps. After managing infrastructure for startups and enterprises alike, he founded Command Linux to share the practical knowledge he wished he had when starting out. He oversees content strategy and contributes guides on server management, automation, and security.