[SOLVED] what command do I need in debian to see package suggestions?
from merompetehla@lemmy.ml to linux@lemmy.ml on 02 Jun 15:04
https://lemmy.ml/post/16384979

In every ubuntu derivative, if I open a terminal and type an unrecognized command I always get suggestions.

This is so far not what happens with debian 12.5. What package do I need?

And what do debian users use to find new packages from the terminal?

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bishoponarope@lemmy.world on 02 Jun 15:07 next collapse

I believe you are looking for the command-not-found package

merompetehla@lemmy.ml on 02 Jun 15:44 collapse

thanks

folekaule@lemmy.world on 02 Jun 15:23 next collapse

To manage packages on the terminal, I personally like to use aptitude which has a nice visual interface to find, install, and remove packages. It also lets you resolve conflicts interactively. If you do not want a separate tool, you can use apt-cache search to search for new packages.

As is typical with Linux, there are multiple ways to do it. I found an article that outlines a few alternatives.

possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip on 02 Jun 16:21 collapse

Tab?