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ego: Synchronize the Portage tree.

$ ego sync

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The command "ego sync" is typically used in the context of the Gentoo Linux operating system and its package manager called Portage.

In Gentoo, the "ego" command is a part of the Ego Portage Overlay tool, which provides additional features and functionality for managing Portage overlays. Portage overlays are external repositories that can be added to a Gentoo system to install packages that are not available in the main Portage tree.

"ego sync" is a command used to synchronize or update the local Portage overlay with the remote repository. When executed, it will fetch the latest metadata, ebuilds (package specifications), and any other necessary files from the specified overlay repository.

This command ensures that the local Portage overlay is up to date, allowing users to access and install the latest packages available in the overlay repository. Keeping the overlay synchronized helps maintain a consistent and updated Gentoo 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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