Interesting bit of info..

[falldown]

Perhaps I am just behind the curve here,
But did you know that...
Aptitude will automatically remove any unneeded packages the next time you run it but apt-get and synaptic do not.
Aptitude does 'autoremove' automatically.   ...?

I did not know that apt-get and aptitude functioned differently. 

[Sector11]

I use to use aptitude exclusively, years ago.  Been with apt-get for a few years now.
One thing I like about aptitude is: it's a terminal app as well.
Just type aptitude in the terminal

Something more to explore ... again!
Aptitude revisited!

[VastOne]

Aptitude is by far a superior app than apt...

Aptitude can hold, locate and manage packages in a cleaner way

The real strength of aptitude is seen when apt breaks and aptitude fixes it... I have seen this too many times to count

[falldown]

I have been using it of late.. just one thing to say..
"Goodbye apt.. Hello aptitude"!!

[jst_joe]

Thanks for posting this falldown.
I didn't know this either.
You all go me sold on it.

[lwfitz]

Thanks for this falldown. I had wondered about this myself but never looked into it

[Gordon]

Hi

Thanks for the info, I have only used apt till now but aptitude from now on

[Dodge Ram]

Aptitude will automatically remove any unneeded packages only if the program or file was installed with Aptitude. It will not work if installed with apt-get then used aptitude to remove.