
Determining Which Packages Are Installed On a Linux System
Linux packages are collections of files that provide functionality for a Linux system. They can include programs, libraries, configuration files, documentation, and other resources. Linux …

Linux packages are collections of files that provide functionality for a Linux system. They can include programs, libraries, configuration files, documentation, and other resources. Linux …

Debian is a popular operating system based on the Linux kernel and GNU software. It is known for its stability, security, and large community of …

If you reach a dead end using APT you can download package files from Debian mirrors and install them using dpkg. If you do have …

Collectively, preinst, postinst, prerm, and postrm files are all executable scripts which Debian automatically runs before or after package installation. Along with a file named …

One has to understand the Debian policy with respect to headers. The Debian C libraries are built with the most recent stable releases of the …

Debian’s modconf package provides a shell script (/usr/sbin/modconf) which can be used to customize the configuration of modules. This script presents a menu-based interface, prompting …

A virtual package is a generic name that applies to any one of a group of packages, all of which provide similar basic functionality. For …