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Can I make apt-get always use --no-install-recommends?

I'm trying to create a minimalist debian install for my netbook. I have a clonezilla restore point that I made right after a fresh minimal debian install. I do not have any packages other than what ...
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Error reading package lists

I have been trying to get updates on my Quantal Desktop and apt-get update gives me the following: Reading package lists... Error! E: Encountered a section with no Package: header E: Problem with ...
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How to specify directory for apt-get to save the packages

is there any way to specify the destination directory for each download in apt -get command to save all the downloaded packages in a custom directory instead of archive directory for offline use. If ...
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