I created a new module and uploaded it to the CPAN. It allows for Perl-based access to Debian's APT package management tools. It's a bit like Windows Update for Debian-based Linux distributions. In theory it should work for other Linux distros that have had APT added on non-standardly, though I haven't tested that yet.
Right now it lets you list the packages to upgrade, install/upgrade packages, and remove/purge packages. I plan to add searching (for installable packages) and whatever other functions that people request.
You should find it on the CPAN sometime today, when it's finally indexed, distributed, and made available on the CPAN site.
Debian has some modules that basically do the same thing, but they're complicated and aren't typically available for those that have installed APT on non-Debian distros. This module is easy to use and doesn't have any dependencies other than a Linux distro that can use APT itself. Plus it's pure-perl, so it doesn't even need compiled. This means that as long as the distro can use APT, it shouldn't matter what environment or processor it uses.
Right now it lets you list the packages to upgrade, install/upgrade packages, and remove/purge packages. I plan to add searching (for installable packages) and whatever other functions that people request.
You should find it on the CPAN sometime today, when it's finally indexed, distributed, and made available on the CPAN site.
Debian has some modules that basically do the same thing, but they're complicated and aren't typically available for those that have installed APT on non-Debian distros. This module is easy to use and doesn't have any dependencies other than a Linux distro that can use APT itself. Plus it's pure-perl, so it doesn't even need compiled. This means that as long as the distro can use APT, it shouldn't matter what environment or processor it uses.
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