deborphan:tldr:9443b

deborphan: List orphan packages from the "libs" section as well as orphan packages that have a name that looks like a library name.

deborphan

$ deborphan --guess-all

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The command "deborphan --guess-all" is used in Debian-based operating systems to find and remove orphaned packages from the system.

Orphaned packages are the ones that were originally installed as dependencies for other software but are no longer being used by any installed packages. They can accumulate over time, taking up unnecessary disk space.

The "deborphan" command, when used with the "--guess-all" option, scans the system's package database and attempts to identify the packages that are not required by any other installed packages. It also tries to make an educated guess about the associated libraries or dependencies that may also be removed.

By running this command, you can get a list of orphaned packages and decide whether to remove them to free up space on your system. It is important to review the list carefully, as removing packages incorrectly may cause software instability or break functionality.

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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