Linux Updates: Command Line Guide

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Updating your Linux system is one of the most important things you can do to keep it secure, stable and running well. With updates, you can patch vulnerabilities, fix bugs and access new features. This article covers updating via the command line, automating updates for different distros, troubleshooting common issues and kernel updates to keep… continue reading.
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I notice that the manual for apt says full-upgrade will uninstall packages if necessary to upgrade the system as a whole, but is it necessary to do upgrade before full-upgrade in your routine?

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Good question! No, it’s not necessary to run apt upgrade before apt full-upgrade. full-upgrade already handles all updates, including resolving dependencies that might require package removals. However, some prefer to run upgrade first to see a preview of what will be updated without package removals.