deb-get:tldr:1b231

deb-get: Show information about a package.

deb-get

$ sudo deb-get show ${package}

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The command "sudo deb-get show ${package}" displays information about a Debian package using "deb-get", a package management tool for Debian-based systems. It requires root privileges, hence the "sudo" command prefix.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

"sudo": This is used to run a command with superuser (root) privileges. It prompts the user for their password, and if authenticated successfully, allows the subsequent command to be run with elevated privileges.
"deb-get": This is the package management tool being used. Unlike the more common "apt-get" command, "deb-get" is a less popular alternative for package management on Debian-based systems.
"show": This is an option or subcommand provided by "deb-get". It is used to retrieve and display information about a specific package.
"${package}": This is a placeholder for the actual name of the package you want to retrieve information about. The variable "${package}" should be replaced with the appropriate package name when running the command.

Overall, the command allows you to view detailed information about a package, such as its version, description, dependencies, maintainer, and more.

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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