[Bug 1885410] [NEW] apt 2.0.2 lacks * wildcard support

[Steve Murphy]

Public bug reported:

Upstream removed support for * as a wildcard in apt 2.0.0

They subsequently reinstated it in apt 2.1.0

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=953531
https://lists.debian.org/deity/2020/03/msg00055.html
https://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs//main/a/apt/apt_2.1.6_changelog

Will focal look to update apt to 2.1.x or backport this fix?

The lack of this simple syntax for using apt with wildcards really
destroys the utility of apt on the command line.

Thanks

** Affects: apt (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: focal

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Title:
  apt 2.0.2 lacks * wildcard support

Status in apt package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  Upstream removed support for * as a wildcard in apt 2.0.0

  They subsequently reinstated it in apt 2.1.0

  https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=953531
  https://lists.debian.org/deity/2020/03/msg00055.html
  https://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs//main/a/apt/apt_2.1.6_changelog

  Will focal look to update apt to 2.1.x or backport this fix?

  The lack of this simple syntax for using apt with wildcards really
  destroys the utility of apt on the command line.

  Thanks

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