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I always have at least one terminal window open.

I do all my system management through the terminal, as much as possible. It's just easier and faster. It's also consistent - across a wide variety of systems. The package manager might be different, so you'll account for that when it's time.

So, all I do is upgrade/update through the terminal.

This is also a good time to show you something else. The 'apt' command has a solid man page, one that's easy enough for beginners to parse.

So, to learn what those commands are doing:

Code:
man apt

Then, read that - specifically read the commands that are being used in the longer command I gave you a earlier. This man page (manual page) is pretty easy to grasp - at least with what you'll need to know. You can also use:

Code:
info apt

Whichever you prefer, for this command.

As an exercise, you should look at those pages and learn what the commands are doing to your system. Running unknown commands you find online could lead you to heartbreak and hoping your backup processes are solid.

Before blindly entering a command, you should probably know what it's doing to your system. You can always ask questions here about what a command will do. This place is also moderated, so anyone intentionally suggesting commands that'd harm your system would be called out. It's a little safer here.
 


Both you, Brian, and KGill as well. ,! Wow! I appreciate your help so so much. This is wonderful! Thank you ! I will do as recommended to continue learning every day. Like Alice in wonderland (sort of.) I enjoy this type of thing .
Am getting on in years, but learning new things for this old puppy makes me very happy!
and you are certainly being so kind as to give of your time and knowledge. Thank you

tale care. Back to the learning curve!
oldie
 
You are in good company....there are many oldies here...the oldest being 88

It makes for a good knowledge base. It also helps with temperament.......very few "hissy fits"
 


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