emerge:tldr:32da2
emerge: Remove a package, with confirmation.
$ emerge -Cav ${package_name}
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This command is used in the Gentoo Linux distribution to remove a package and all its dependencies from the system. Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:
emerge: This is the package manager command in Gentoo Linux.-Cav: These are options provided to theemergecommand.-C: This option specifies that the package should be uninstalled (cleaned).-a: This option removes all installed versions of the package, including older versions.-v: This option enables verbose output, providing more detailed information during the uninstallation process.
${package_name}: This variable represents the name of the package you want to remove. Replace${package_name}with the actual name of the package you wish to uninstall.
By running this command, Gentoo Linux will uninstall the specified package and its dependencies from the system, removing all installed versions of the package. The -v flag allows you to see the progress and details of the uninstallation process.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
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