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pacstrap:tldr:d0f16
pacstrap: Install packages without copy the host's mirrorlist to the target.
$ pacstrap -M ${path-to-new-root} ${packages}
try on your machine
The command "pacstrap -M ${path-to-new-root} ${packages}" is used in Arch Linux to install a minimal set of packages onto a new root directory or system.
Here is an explanation of the different components of the command:
- "pacstrap": It is a script provided by the Arch Linux package "arch-install-scripts" that allows you to install packages from the official repositories onto a new system. It is a common method used during the Arch Linux installation process.
- "-M ${path-to-new-root}": The "-M" option specifies that the command should use a specific directory as the new root. The "path-to-new-root" variable should be replaced with the actual path to the directory where you want to install the packages. This will be the root directory of the new system.
- "${packages}": The "${packages}" placeholder represents the list of packages that you want to install onto the new root. This can be a space-separated list of package names, such as "base linux nano", or you can also use package groups like "base-devel" to install a group of related packages.
By using this command, you can install the necessary packages onto the new root directory, preparing it for usage or as a starting point for further customization.
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.