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Linux Package Management Cheat Sheet/Upgrade installed packages

Upgrade installed packages without removing old ones.

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Section: APT and Debian/Ubuntu

Upgrade installed packages

bash
bash
sudo apt upgrade
Explanation

Use `full-upgrade` when dependency changes are expected.

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