Is it safe to manually download a package from this site and then install the .deb file using apt? Is there anything more secure about using apt to download the package?
Is it safe to manually download a package from this site and then install the .deb file using apt? Is there anything more secure about using apt to download the package?
As long as the site isn’t compromised and you don’t break your dependencies in the process, yeah of course 👍
Don’t Break Debian! The absolute best advice I ever read when starting to use Linux. In particular taking notes and not making a FrankenDebian.