What is “Manual Package Selection” in Ubuntu Server?

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What does choosing "Manual Package Selection" allow me to do, versus choosing one of the other options?

izx · Accepted Answer · 2012-06-13 01:22:38Z

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Check out the Ubuntu Server Guide, under Package Tasks:

Manually select packages: Executes aptitude allowing you to individually select packages.

(Aptitude is a Text-User-Interface for package administration)

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