python2.4-apt 0.6.16.2ubuntu7 (amd64 binary) in ubuntu dapper

 The apt-pkg Python interface will provide full access to the internal
 libapt-pkg structures allowing Python programs to easily perform a
 variety of functions, such as:
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  - Access to the APT configuration system
  - Access to the APT package information database
  - Parsing of Debian package control files, and other files with a
    similar structure