To dselect or aptitude, that is the question

From: J.S.Sahambi (jsahambi_at_iitg.ernet.in)
Date: 04/20/04

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    I have been using apt and dselect for some time. Can any body tell me
    about the advantages/disadvantages of dselect and aptitude? and which is
    better?

    Thanks in advance
    JSS 

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