On Thu, 8 Dec 2022 02:08:09 +0800 Bret Busby <b...@busby.net> wrote: > … it is my understanding, in > thinking about it further, after I had suggested running apt install, > that the correct, or, recommended procedure, before installing any > additional packages, is to always, first, run apt update, to ensure > that the cache is always updated, before attempting to either upgrade > the system, or, to install any additional packages, as a standard > operating procedure. > > Could someone please confirm or correct this perception?
A a general rule, confirm. It can't hurt (other than the time it takes) and might help a lot. You should use the same tool to update that you use to upgrade. E.g.: apt update && apt upgrade A daily cron job to do the update or daily auto upgrades should be sufficient. -- Does anybody read signatures any more? https://charlescurley.com https://charlescurley.com/blog/