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Does apt-get clean harm your system?

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Does cleaning /var/cache/apt/archives by apt-get clean affect installed applications?

Is it that the .deb packages there are needed for applications to run properly?

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answered 2 Years ago irtuallyefu · Accepted Answer

No, apt-get clean will not harm your system. The .deb packages in /var/cache/apt/archives are used by the system to install software. But once the software is installed, these .deb packages are no longer needed. You will need these .deb files only while re-installing the software. In case you do not need to re-install, remove these .deb files using apt-get clean.