Re: apt-get and aptitude

Artist writes:
There are several installations I did using Debian apt-get before I
found out I really should have been using aptitude.

I wrote:
Why do you believe that?

Artist writes:
http://www.garfieldtech.com/blog/your-debian-aptitude

apt-get can do everything aptitude can, including installing
"recommends" by default. It even has super cow powers. There is no
reason to prefer one front-end over another except personal preference.
--
John Hasler
jhasler@xxxxxxxxxxx
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI USA
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