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$ prt-get search ${package_name}
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The command prt-get search ${package_name} is used in the CRUX Linux distribution to search for a package by its name.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • prt-get is the command-line package manager used in CRUX Linux. It is used to manage software packages, such as installing, removing, and searching for packages.
  • search is an option used with prt-get to indicate that we want to search for packages.
  • ${package_name} is a placeholder for the actual name of the package you want to search for. You need to replace ${package_name} with the name of the package you're interested in.

By running this command with the desired package name, the package manager will search the package repositories available on the system for any packages that match the given name. It will then display a list of packages that match or partially match the provided name, providing information like package name, version, and description. This helps you find the relevant package for installation or further operations.

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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