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checkinstall: Create a package and set the name.
$ sudo checkinstall --pkgname ${package}
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This command is a command-line instruction that uses the "checkinstall" program in Linux with superuser privileges (sudo). The command is typically used to create a package from a source code installation, making it easier to manage and uninstall the software.

The "--pkgname" option specifies the name of the package that will be created. In this case, the variable "${package}" is used, indicating that the actual package name should be provided when running the command.

Overall, this command essentially builds and creates a package from the source code, allowing for easier installation, management, and removal of the software using a package management system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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