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ebuild:tldr:a6076

ebuild: Install the temporary files to the live filesystem.
$ ebuild ${filename-ebuild} qmerge
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The command "ebuild ${filename-ebuild} qmerge" is used in Gentoo Linux to install a package. Here's an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "ebuild" is the command that manages Gentoo packages. It is used to build and install software packages from their source code.
  • "${filename-ebuild}" represents the name of the ebuild file. In Gentoo, an ebuild file contains the metadata and instructions for building and installing a particular package.
  • "qmerge" is an option of the ebuild command. It stands for "quick merge" and is used to install the package referenced by the ebuild file.

When this command is run, it instructs Gentoo to build and install the package specified by the ebuild file. The package installation process typically involves configuring, compiling, and installing the software on the 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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