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equery: List all installed packages.
$ equery list '*'
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The command "equery list '*'" is used on Gentoo Linux systems to list all installed packages.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "equery": It is a command line tool provided by Gentoolkit package, which is a set of utilities for managing Gentoo Linux systems. It is used for querying information about installed packages.

  • "list": It is an option of the equery command, used to list packages that match certain criteria.

  • "": It is a wildcard character used as an argument to the list option, representing all packages installed on the system. By using "", the command will list information about every installed package.

So, when you run this command "equery list '*'", it will provide you with a list of all installed packages on your Gentoo Linux system. The list will typically include the package name, version number, and a short description of each package.

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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