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pkgmk: Install the package after making it.
$ pkgmk -d -i
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The command "pkgmk -d -i" is used in some systems, such as Solaris, to create a package from source files and install it.

Here's the breakdown of the flags used in this command:

  • "pkgmk": This is the main command that initiates the package creation process.
  • "-d": This flag specifies the directory where the source files for the package are located. In other words, it tells the command where to look for the files it needs to package.
  • "-i": This flag instructs the command to install the package after it has been created. It will copy the necessary files to their respective locations on the system.

Overall, this command is used to automate the process of creating a package from source files and then installing it onto the system. It can be helpful for system administrators or package maintainers to streamline the installation of software packages.

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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