What are the implications of --no-install-recommends (apt-get install)?

When I install packages using --no-install-recommends, can I say only packages listed here (Ubuntu Package Search) as "depends" are installed?

I ask because I suspect some problems with boot might be caused by some packages not being installed. Some time back, I also had problems with Wireless Drivers and seemed to be missing something.

1 Answer

That's correct. By default, Ubuntu installs recommended but not suggested packages. With --no-install-recommends, only the main dependencies (packages in the Depends field) are installed.