DPKG Description
DPKG serves as a utility for managing Debian packages, allowing users to install, build, and remove them efficiently. Aptitude acts as the primary and more intuitive interface for DPKG. The functionality of DPKG is accessed solely through command line parameters, which include a single action paired with zero or more options that modify the action's behavior. The action parameter indicates the specific task DPKG should perform, while options adjust how this task is executed. Additionally, DPKG can function as a front-end for DPKG-deb(1) and DPKG-query. A detailed list of supported actions is provided in the actions section. When an action is called, DPKG executes either DPKG-deb or DPKG-query with the supplied parameters, but without passing any specific options; to utilize those options, the back-ends must be directly invoked. DPKG also keeps track of relevant information about available packages, categorizing it into three types: states, selection states, and flags, which are primarily managed using dselect. This organization of information aids in the effective management of package statuses within the Debian ecosystem.
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Aptitude
Aptitude serves as a text-based interface that utilizes Ncurses and functions through the command line to provide access to various Apt libraries, which are similarly employed by the default package manager for Debian, Apt. Operating within a terminal environment, Aptitude utilizes a syntax reminiscent of mutt for flexible package matching. Users can designate packages as either "automatically installed" or "manually installed," enabling the automatic removal of packages that are no longer needed, a feature also present in Apt since several Debian iterations. It offers a visual preview of proposed actions, distinguishing each with different colors to indicate the nature of the action. Additionally, Aptitude allows users to interactively access and view the Debian changelog for all available official packages. Its score-based dependency resolver is particularly adept at handling interactive dependency resolution, accommodating user preferences such as excluding certain parts of a solution while retaining others for future attempts. In contrast, Apt's dependency resolver is tailored for effective "one-shot" solutions, making both tools valuable in their own right for managing packages on Debian systems. Overall, Aptitude enhances user control and visibility over package management tasks.
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Zypper
Zypper serves as a command-line package management tool, allowing users to install, update, and remove software packages efficiently. Moreover, it provides functionality for repository management, behaving consistently like other command-line utilities. With its array of subcommands, arguments, and options, Zypper allows users to carry out specific tasks efficiently. Its advantages over graphical package managers are noteworthy, as being a command-line tool enables Zypper to operate more rapidly and consume fewer system resources. Additionally, its actions can be easily scripted, which enhances automation capabilities. Zypper is particularly advantageous for servers and remote machines that lack graphical desktop environments, making it a versatile choice for system administrators. To use Zypper, simply type its name followed by the desired command, and you can also include one or more global options directly before the command. Certain commands may require additional arguments for completion. However, it is important to note that executing subcommands within the Zypper shell and utilizing global Zypper options simultaneously is not supported. This limitation should be taken into account when planning to use Zypper for package management tasks.
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Free
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Yes
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Company:
Ubuntu
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/xenial/en/man1/dpkg.1.html
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