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zypper
Zypper is a command-line package management tool used in openSUSE and SUSE Linux distributions. It provides a powerful and flexible interface for managing software packages on these operating systems.
Zypper allows users to search, install, update, and remove packages from repositories, both locally installed and remote. With its dependency resolution capabilities, it ensures that all the necessary dependencies are satisfied when installing or updating packages.
The tool also provides options for refreshing repositories, listing installed packages, and even managing software repositories themselves. Users can enable and disable repositories, add or remove package sources, and prioritize specific repositories for package installation.
Zypper supports multiple software repositories, including local directories, websites, FTP, HTTP, and more. It seamlessly integrates with the system's package manager, making it easy to work with various package formats like RPM, DEB, and others.
One major benefit of Zypper is its extensive error handling and rollback capabilities. In case of a failed package installation or an inconsistent system state, Zypper can automatically perform a rollback to restore the previous working state.
Overall, Zypper is a versatile and reliable command-line tool that facilitates efficient package management on openSUSE and SUSE Linux systems, providing users with a robust and user-friendly interface.
List of commands for zypper:
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zypper:tldr:0f3d2 zypper: Install a new package.$ zypper install ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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zypper:tldr:35cb5 zypper: Upgrade installed packages to the newest available versions.$ zypper updatetry on your machineexplain this command
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zypper:tldr:362c5 zypper: Remove a package.$ zypper remove ${package}try on your machineexplain this command
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zypper:tldr:567b4 zypper: Show information related to configured repositories.$ zypper repos --sort-by-prioritytry on your machineexplain this command
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zypper:tldr:af4c7 zypper: Search package via keyword.$ zypper search ${keyword}try on your machineexplain this command
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zypper:tldr:d466a zypper: Synchronize list of packages and versions available.$ zypper refreshtry on your machineexplain this command