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Rolling Back Packages to Previous Versions on Linux: A Comprehensive Guide Dealing with software updates can sometimes lead to unforeseen issues, such as compatibility problems or software bugs. In scenarios where a new package version does not perform as expected, rolling it back to a previous state can be a crucial troubleshooting step. In this guide, we'll explore how to revert to prior versions of packages on Linux systems using different package managers: APT (used in Debian-based distributions like Ubuntu), DNF (used in Fedora), and Zypper (used in openSUSE). APT, or Advanced Package Tool, is the go-to package manager for Debian-based distributions.