https://linuxtransfer.com/tags/dpkg/Recent content in Dpkg on Linux SecurityHugoenFri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:58 +0200https://linuxtransfer.com/post/2026-07-17-recovering-from-a-botched-package-update-with/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:58 +0200https://linuxtransfer.com/post/2026-07-17-recovering-from-a-botched-package-update-with/<h2 id="introduction-to-package-recovery">Introduction to Package Recovery</h2> <p>When a package update goes wrong, it can leave your system in a mess. I&rsquo;ve seen this go wrong when a dependency is broken or a package is not properly configured. This is where <code>dpkg</code> and <code>apt</code> come to the rescue. As of 2026, these tools remain essential for managing packages on Debian-based systems, including Ubuntu and its derivatives. In this article, we&rsquo;ll explore how to recover from a botched package update using <code>dpkg</code> and <code>apt</code> history.</p>