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Is it possible to backup installed software installers?

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http://askubuntu.com – Is it possible to download the installed software installers, and/or the Software Sources list? I'd like to make sure I have all that if some unfortunate event happened, and all I'd have to do is run them. Thanks. I'm still learning more and more about Ubuntu and it's really cool! :) (HowTos)

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Submitted by Danial on 09/11/2012

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