slapt-src:tldr:99a46

slapt-src: Update the list of available slackbuilds and versions.

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$ slapt-src --update

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The command "slapt-src --update" is used in the context of the Slackware Linux distribution to update the local mirror of source code packages. Here is an explanation of each component of the command:

"slapt-src": This is the primary command for managing source code packages in Slackware Linux. It is a utility similar to "apt-get" in Debian-based distributions or "yum" in Red Hat-based distributions.
"--update": This is an option or flag provided to the "slapt-src" command, indicating that it should perform an update operation. The update operation retrieves the latest information about available source code packages from the configured mirrors or repositories.

In summary, running "slapt-src --update" command initiates the process of updating the local mirror of source code packages, ensuring that the latest versions and information are available for installation or further management.

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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