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distrobox-upgrade:tldr:c418b

distrobox-upgrade: Upgrade all containers using the container's native package managers.
$ distrobox-upgrade --all
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The command "distrobox-upgrade --all" is used to upgrade all packages and the entire Linux distribution on a DistroBox system.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • "distrobox-upgrade": This is the main command that initiates the upgrade process. It is specific to the DistroBox system and may not be available on other Linux distributions.

  • "--all": This is an option or flag that is passed to the command to indicate that the upgrade should be performed on all packages and the entire distribution. It ensures that all installed software packages, including system components and applications, are updated to the latest available versions.

By running this command, the DistroBox system will check for updates, download and install them, and upgrade the entire distribution to newer versions of packages. This helps ensure that the system has the latest bug fixes, security patches, and new features provided by the Linux distribution.

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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