How to Clean Up Dependencies in Ubuntu

Clean your Ubuntu system by using maintenance commands from the Terminal.

Keeping your Ubuntu-based system clean is essential to guarantee that the operating system runs swift and smooth. Package dependencies of applications previously installed on your computer are stored on your system, and throughout time they can build up and take up space on your hard drive. This can result in a slower performance, so you should periodically clean out these dependencies. You can remove dependencies in Ubuntu by executing a specific command in the Terminal window.

Instructions

1. Open the Terminal.

2. Type "sudo apt-get autoremove" without the quotes and press "Enter."

3. Enter the root password and press "Enter." The Terminal will display the results in the window, providing you the details of which dependencies have been removed.

References

• Ubuntu Documentation: Using APT

Resources

• Ubuntu: Official Ubuntu Documentation
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