What is the difference between apt cache and apt file?
The following are the differences between apt cache and apt files:
| Aspect | Apt Cache | Apt Files |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Stores downloaded package files locally | Provides information about packages available in repositories |
| Operation | Used for searching package information without changing system state | Performs package management operations that change the system |
| Usage | Primarily used for querying package information and searching | Used for package management operations like installation, removal, and upgrades |
| Command Line Tools | Command line tool like apt-cache |
Command line tool like apt |
Difference Between APT, APT-GET, APT-CACHE and APT-CONFIG
apt, apt-get, apt-cache, and apt-config lie in some specific roles within the Debian package management system. Apt (Advanced Package Tool) is a high-level interface for managing software packages combining the functionalities of apt-get and apt-cache. In this article, we discuss on each component and its play of distinct roles in Debian systems.
Table of Content
- What is Package manager?
- Using apt-get/apt command
- APT-CACHE
- APT-CONFIG
- What is the difference between apt cache and apt file?