Common Ubuntu Linux Install and Uninstall Commands

Install software

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apt-get install softname1 softname2 softname3……

Uninstall software

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apt-get remove softname1 softname2 softname3……

Uninstall and remove configuration

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apt-get remove --purge softname1

Update software information database

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apt-get update

Perform system upgrade

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apt-get upgrade

Search for software packages

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apt-cache search softname1 softname2 softname3……

Install deb software package

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dpkg -i xxx.deb

Remove software package

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dpkg -r xxx.deb

Remove with configuration files

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dpkg -r --purge xxx.deb

View software package information

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dpkg -info xxx.deb

View file copy details

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dpkg -L xxx.deb

View installed software package information in system

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dpkg -l

Reconfigure software package

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dpkg-reconfigure xxx