I've heard some packages being classified as a meta-package. So now I am left wondering what is the difference between a meta-package and a package?
Ubuntu – the difference between a meta-package and a package
metapackagespackage-management
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Best Answer
It is important to note that removing a meta package does NOT remove the packages it installed:
You can look at the structure of a typical meta package by pulling (for example) ubuntu-desktop:
and then looking at the structure, you'll find the list of packages each meta-package recommends, as well as the structure of putting it all together in
debian/rules
.References: