Linux Hint explains the difference between 'apt-get purge' and 'apt-get remove'.

What is the Difference Between ‘apt-get purge’ and ‘apt-get remove’ 

Installing and removing packages is a very common practice whenever you are working with any operating system of your choice. It is highly recommended to uninstall the irrelevant or unnecessary packages well in time. Linux operating system provides us with two different options to uninstall or remove a package i.e. ‘apt-get purge’ and ‘apt-get remove’. In this article, the main difference between the ‘apt-get purge’ and ‘apt-get remove’ commands is explained.

What is the Difference Between ‘apt-get purge’ and ‘apt-get remove’ – Linux Hint