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+DATE CHECKED THIS PAGE WAS VALID: 14/09/2023
 On testing it is possible a package is removed that you have installed, due to some issue with the package or that is is abandoned. For this reason it is a good idea to every now and again check that the packages on your system have not become orphaned and you still have a pretty clean system.
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 I then reboot my machine and check everything is working. I recommend keeping the timeshift snapshot a few days in case you don't notice something broken right away.
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+Another thing that can happen is that packages get marked for manual install that over time you no longer need.
+You can check what packages are marked for manual installation by running:
+<code>
+sudo aptitude search '!~M ~i !~E !~prequired !~pimportant !~pstandard'
+</code>
+Or alternatively a less filtered option
+<code>
+aptitude search '!~M ~i'
+</code>
+You will have to check carefully if you want all the packages in there. Removing all of them without any thought would break your system and there should be no harm leaving them alone but if you do want to clean your system a bit its another thing to check. Output example:
+{{:images:manualinstallapt.png|}}

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