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Modules - Software Modules via Apt

[edit] Overview

For users who prefer the command line environment over the web-based interface, the apt suite tools provide a way to search and install modules. The following table summarizes the most commonly used commands; detailed information follows.

[edit] Finding a Module

A complete listing of all packages in the apt-get repository can be found by using the following command:

apt-cache search .

You can narrow your search by specifying a search term. For example, if you wanted to find packages relating to the Postfix SMTP mail server, you could issue the following command:

apt-cache search postfix

The response would include all packages containing the search string 'postfix':

[edit] Installing a Module

The following example would install the advanced firewall rule set from ClarkConnect.

apt-get update
apt-get install cc-firewall-advanced

The result would be something similar to the following screenshot.

[edit] Troubleshooting

Do not forget to run apt-get update before you start using the suite of apt tools. If you do not run this command first, you may find yourself using obsolete software package information.