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paccache: Move candidate packages to a directory instead of deleting them.

paccache

$ paccache -m ${path-to-directory}

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The command "paccache -m ${path-to-directory}" is used in certain Linux distributions to manage the package cache.

Here's what each element of the command does:

"paccache": This is the main command, which is executed to manage the package cache.
"-m": This option is used to specify the mode of operation for the command. In this case, it stands for "keep most recent" mode.
"${path-to-directory}": This is a placeholder for the actual path to the directory where the package cache is located. You need to replace it with the correct path in your system.

The purpose of the command is to manage the package cache. In Arch-based Linux distributions, system packages downloaded through the package manager (such as Pacman) are stored in the package cache directory. Over time, this cache can accumulate a large number of outdated or unnecessary packages, taking up disk space.

By running "paccache -m ${path-to-directory}", you instruct the system to remove unnecessary files in the package cache while preserving the most recent versions. The command will analyze the cache directory and remove any package files that are not currently installed or have older versions available.

It is essential to replace "${path-to-directory}" with the actual path to the package cache directory on your system for the command to work correctly.

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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