Using -v, -ask, -d

Pacman let's you define, install, configure and setup software.


Browsing, installing, setting up, removing and updating software

  1. Getting started: -get and -remove
  2. Using -v, -ask -d
  3. Using -fetch, -install, -get, -setup, -uninstall and -remove
  4. Basic use of version, release and tags
  5. Updating with -update-check and -update
  6. Verify and repair
  7. Types of caches
  8. The full package specification syntax

Making your own caches

  1. Language overview
  2. Basic shell-like operations
  3. Dependents and configuration
  4. Environment variables
  5. Download
  6. Including dependent and configured packages
  7. Asking questions, messages, sending email
  8. Adding your own symbolic cache names
  9. File properties and manipulation
  10. Using shell commands when you must
  11. Inserting text into files
  12. System operations

Advanced uses of Pacman

  1. Overview
  2. Being a good cache manager
  3. Accessing caches via SSH and/or globus
  4. Using Pacman to guarantee correct setup
  5. Making installations with multiple versions of the same software
  6. Using snapshots to save time and backup remote caches

Appendices

  1. FAQ
  2. Release notes
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. License

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