APTonCD facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | Laudeci Oliveira (aka Pretto) |
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| Stable release |
0.1-1
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| Written in | Python |
| Operating system | Debian, Ubuntu |
| Type | Backup software (specialized) |
| License | GNU GPL Version 2 |
APTonCD is a special computer program. It helps you save software packages you've downloaded. These packages are often called .deb files. You usually get them using tools like APT or aptitude.
APTonCD lets you create your own collection of these programs. You can then use this collection to install the software on other computers. This is super helpful if those computers don't have internet access. APTonCD puts all these saved programs into one big file. This file is called an ISO image. You can then burn this ISO image onto a CD or DVD. This makes it easy to share or keep your favorite programs.
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What is APTonCD For?
APTonCD is like a digital librarian for your software. It helps you keep copies of programs.
Saving Your Software
When you download software using APT or aptitude, the program files are stored. APTonCD finds these files. It then gathers them all together. This creates a backup of your downloaded software.
Making a Software Library
APTonCD turns your collected programs into an ISO image. An ISO image is a single file. It contains everything needed to create a CD or DVD. You can burn this ISO image onto a disc. This disc then becomes your own software library.
Installing Offline
Imagine you have a computer without internet. Or maybe your internet is very slow. With an APTonCD disc, you can still install programs. You just use the disc you made. This saves time and data. It's a great way to share programs with friends too.
What APTonCD Can't Do
APTonCD is very useful, but it has a small limitation.
Missing Extra Files
APTonCD only copies the main program files. These are the .deb files. Sometimes, a program needs to download extra files when it's installed. These extra files are not saved by APTonCD.
For example, some multimedia packages might need extra parts. If you try to install them offline, they might not work fully. This is because the extra parts were not on the disc. They needed to be downloaded from the internet.
