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    apt-get, check bad form.

    I looked for an answer to this question, but am unable to find one:
    Is it bad form to use apt:{package name} on the forums, instead of the usual: open a terminal ... apt-get whatever?
    I ask because I, for one, don't recommend clicking on links in webpages to install software, and it's not a habit anyone should really ever get into. Which is why I'm asking; anyway, my point is that it's very simple and easy; frequently, you'll see:
    Just type
    Code:
    sudo apt-get install package name
    To an inexperienced user it's surely easier, and, correct me if I'm wrong, just as secure, to click an "apt:" URL and be presented with a dialog asking to install. I can see it's less secure, in terms of social engineering, and could be a vector for installing unwanted software if partnered with instructions on adding third-party repo for example.
    Like,
    just add this line to sources.list:
    deb ...
    and click this, and you will have Compiz with Nvidia Drivers, etc.
    So I'm curious as to who uses this -if, I suppose, it's allowed- and if there is no 'real' rule, is it just bad form?

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    Re: apt-get, check bad form.

    like anything, if your stupid enough to add malicious repos and install malicious packages, your system will get trashed.
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