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Linux apt Practices: 10 Exercises

Practice 1: Updating the Package Index


Objective: Learn to use apt to update the package index.
Instructions:
1. Open your Linux terminal.
2. Type sudo apt update to update the list of available packages.
3. Observe the output for details about the updated package sources.
4. Imagine you’re updating the Avengers database to prepare for the next
mission.

Practice 2: Upgrading Installed Packages


Objective: Use apt to upgrade all installed packages to their latest versions.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Run the command sudo apt upgrade.
3. Confirm the prompt to proceed with the upgrade.
4. Think of this as upgrading Iron Man’s suit to the latest version.

Practice 3: Installing a New Package


Objective: Use apt to install a new package.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Install the figlet package (used for creating ASCII art): sudo apt install figlet.
3. Verify the installation by typing figlet Avengers.
4. Imagine you’re adding new tech to the Avengers' arsenal.

Practice 4: Searching for Packages


Objective: Learn to search for packages using apt.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Search for packages related to text editors: apt search editor.
3. Identify the available text editors and their descriptions.
4. Think of this as searching for new heroes to recruit.

Practice 5: Viewing Package Details


Objective: Learn to view details about specific packages.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. View details about the figlet package: apt show figlet.
3. Read the description, version, and dependencies of the package.
4. Imagine you’re learning about a new hero's abilities before recruiting them.

Practice 6: Removing a Package


Objective: Learn to remove an installed package using apt.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Remove the figlet package: sudo apt remove figlet.
3. Confirm the removal and check that the package is no longer installed by
typing figlet.
4. Imagine decommissioning old tech that is no longer needed.

Practice 7: Purging a Package


Objective: Use apt to completely remove a package, including configuration files.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Use the command sudo apt purge figlet to remove the package and its
configuration files.
3. Verify the purge by searching for residual files: ls /etc/figlet (it should not
exist).
4. Think of this as erasing all traces of Hydra from the Avengers' system.

Practice 8: Cleaning Up Unused Packages


Objective: Use apt to clean up unused or unnecessary packages.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Run sudo apt autoremove to remove unused dependencies.
3. Observe the list of packages that are no longer needed.
4. Imagine clearing out outdated equipment from Avengers HQ.

Practice 9: Fixing Broken Packages


Objective: Learn to use apt to fix broken packages.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Run sudo apt install --fix-broken to fix any broken dependencies.
3. If no broken packages are found, intentionally break one by interrupting a
package installation (Ctrl+C) and retry fixing it.
4. Think of this as repairing damage after a battle.

Practice 10: Upgrading the Entire System


Objective: Use apt to perform a full system upgrade.
Instructions:
1. Open your terminal.
2. Run sudo apt full-upgrade to upgrade the system, including kernel updates.
3. Confirm the upgrade and monitor the output for critical updates.
4. Imagine performing a full systems check on the Avengers’ mainframe.

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