What does "apt" stand for?

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What does the abbreviation "apt" stand for? I'm referring to the "apt" directory, the "apt-cache", and the "apt-get" package manager.

I always assumed "apt-get" was short for "get application", but i'm probably wrong.

score 29 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 07 '14 at 18:20

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From man apt

apt(8)                                                                                                                                                                  apt(8)

NAME
       apt - Advanced Package Tool

answered Dec 07 '14 at 18:20

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See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Packaging_Tool – goldilocks Dec 07 '14 at 18:21

What does "apt" stand for?

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