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pkgadd: Install a local software package.
$ pkgadd ${package_name}
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The command "pkgadd ${package_name}" is a shell command used in Unix-based systems to add a package to the system. Here's a breakdown of what it does:

  1. "pkgadd": This is the command itself. It is a utility used to install packages on Unix systems. It may require administrative privileges.

  2. "${package_name}": This is a placeholder that represents the actual name of the package you want to add. For this command to work, you need to replace "${package_name}" with the actual package name.

When you run this command with a specific package name, it will initiate the installation process for that package on your system. The package may contain software, libraries, or other components that are needed for certain applications or functionality.

It's important to note that the specific behavior and options of the "pkgadd" command can vary depending on the Unix-based operating system being used.

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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