slapt-get:tldr:7ac12

slapt-get: Upgrade all installed packages to their latest available versions.

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$ slapt-get --upgrade

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The command "slapt-get --upgrade" is used to upgrade the installed packages on a Slackware Linux system using the slapt-get package manager.

Slapt-get is a tool that provides a command-line interface for managing software packages on a Slackware system. It works similarly to the "apt-get" command used in Debian-based distributions.

The "--upgrade" option when used with slapt-get instructs the package manager to upgrade any installed packages that have newer versions available in the software repositories. It checks for updates and installs the newer versions of the packages on the system.

By running "slapt-get --upgrade", you ensure that your installed packages are up to date, benefiting from any bug fixes, security patches, or new features that may have been included in the newer versions. It enhances the stability and performance of your system by keeping it in sync with the latest available package versions.

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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