Debian-based package management has been rock solid for many years. Still, there are complexities and nuances to explore.

This talk will be a tour of distribution provided software management tools and features in Debian and Ubuntu.

Attendees will learn about:

• common software management tools
• features of debian packages
• parts of debian packages
• helper tools
• configuring and reconfiguring software
• prioritizing and pinning software
• upgrades
• snaps
• some differences between Debian and Ubuntu