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emerge: Resume a failed updated, skipping the failing package.
$ emerge --resume --skipfirst
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The command emerge --resume --skipfirst is used in Gentoo Linux's package management system Portage. Here's an explanation of each component of the command:

  • emerge: This is the command used to manage software packages in Gentoo Linux. It can be used to install, upgrade, or remove packages.
  • --resume: This option is used to resume a package installation that has been interrupted or stopped previously. It allows the package manager to continue from where it left off rather than starting the installation process from the beginning.
  • --skipfirst: This option tells the package manager to skip the first package in the list of packages to be installed or upgraded. It is typically used when there are multiple packages to be installed or upgraded, and the user wants to skip the first one for some reason (e.g., if it's causing problems or conflicts).

Overall, the command emerge --resume --skipfirst is used to resume the installation process of packages and skip the first package in the list.

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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