Aptly is a tool that serves various functions related to package management. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Aptly on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before we begin, it is essential to ensure that your system is up-to-date. You can accomplish this by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Now, we can proceed to install Aptly. Follow the steps below:
Start by opening Terminal by pressing ctrl + alt + t.
Begin by adding the Aptly repository key to your system. This is done by running the command below:
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 9D6D8F6BC857C906
echo "deb http://repo.aptly.info/ squeeze main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/aptly.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install aptly
aptly version
If the installation is successful, you will get the installed Aptly version.
By following the steps above, you should have successfully installed Aptly on your Elementary OS system. You can now use Aptly to manage your packages effectively. If you experience any challenges during the installation process, feel free to check the Aptly documentation for more information.
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