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apt-get:upgrade

Upgrade all installed tools that where installed via apt-get.
$ apt-get upgrade
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The "apt-get upgrade" command is used in Debian and Ubuntu based Linux distributions to upgrade all currently installed packages to their latest versions. This command checks the repository for any upgrades for the installed packages and downloads and installs them. The command specifically upgrades the packages that are already installed, without installing any new packages or removing any existing packages. It is recommended to run this command regularly to keep the system up-to-date with the latest security patches and bug fixes.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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