dpkg | Debian package management system | Mehr ...
This package provides the low-level infrastructure for handling the installation and removal of Debian software packages. . For Debian package development tools, install dpkg-dev.
dpkg-dev | Debian package development tools | Mehr ...
This package provides the development tools (including dpkg-source) required to unpack, build and upload Debian source packages. . Most Debian source packages will require additional tools to build; for example, most packages need make and the C compiler gcc.
dselect | Debian package management front-end | Mehr ...
dselect is a high-level interface for managing the installation and removal of Debian software packages. . Many users find dselect intimidating and new users may prefer to use apt-based user interfaces.