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| − | == Differences between pkg (old version) and pkgng (new generation) == | + | == Explanation == |
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| − | If you like to know more about the differences between pkg (old version) and pkgng (new generation) please look in the [https://wiki.freebsd.org/PkgPrimer FreeBSD Wiki]
| + | For beginners with GhostBSD it is a bit confusing which package manager is now working on my computer. |
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| − | == Introduction ==
| + | For now '''pkgng''' is like a synonym for '''pkg'''. |
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| − | '''pkg''' is the next generation replacement for the traditional FreeBSD package management tools, offering many features that make dealing with binary packages faster and easier. [[File:Icon FreeBSD.png|50px|link=https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/pkgng-intro.html]] | + | It describes, that the package manager '''pkgng''' is a new version and designed to work with versions of FreeBSD starting with 10.X. [https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/pkgng-intro.html see also 4.4.1. Getting Started with pkg on the FreeBSD Handbook] |
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| − | The package manager '''pkg''' is a powerful tool to manipulate pre-compiled copies of all the commands for an application, as well as any configuration files and documentation.
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| − | While the two technologies ports and packages are similar, each have their own strengths. Select the technology that meets your requirements for installing a particular application.
| + | To install a package '''with the older version of pkg''' you had to write: |
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| + | <code>pkg_add package name</code> |
| | + | With the '''new generation of pkg''' you have to write: |
| | + | <code>pkg install package name</code> |
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| − | * A compressed package tarball is typically smaller than the compressed tarball containing the source code for the application.
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| − | * Packages do not require compilation time. For large applications, such as Mozilla, KDE, or GNOME, this can be important on a slow system.
| + | == More Differences between pkg and pkgng == |
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| − | * Packages do not require any understanding of the process involved in compiling software on FreeBSD.
| + | If you like to know more about the differences between pkg (old version) and pkgng (new generation) please look in the [https://wiki.freebsd.org/PkgPrimer FreeBSD Wiki] |
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| − | Sorce: [[File:Icon FreeBSD.png|50px|link=https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/ports-overview.html]]'''Handbook: 4.2. Overview of Software Installation'''
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| − | == Function and Examples ==
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| − | A package can be manipulated with the [https://www.freebsd.org/cgi/man.cgi?query=pkg&sektion=8&manpath=freebsd-release-ports pkg(8)] commands, such as pkg install.
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| − | pkg only works with binary packages. By default, pkg uses the binary packages from the GhostBSD/TrueOS package mirrors.
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| − | "GhostBSD now use TrueOS packages base from ports." See: [https://ghostbsd.org/19.09_release_announcement What changed since 19.04].
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| − | Each pkg command argument is documented in a command-specific manual page. To read the manual page for pkg install, for example, run either of these commands:
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| − | <code># pkg help install</code>
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| − | <code># man pkg-install</code>
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| − | ===Installing Packages===
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| − | To install a binary package use the following command, where packagename is the name of the package to install:
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| − | <code># pkg install packagename</code>
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| − | This command uses repository data to determine which version of the software to install and if it has any uninstalled dependencies.
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| − | === Removing Packages===
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| − | Packages that are no longer needed can be removed with pkg delete. For example:
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| − | <code># pkg delete packagename</code>
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| − | ===Upgrading Installed Packages===
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| − | Installed packages can be upgraded to their latest versions by running:
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| − | <code># pkg upgrade</code>
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| − | This command will compare the installed versions with those available in the repository catalogue and upgrade them from the repository.
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| − | ===Auditing Installed Packages===
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| − | Software vulnerabilities are regularly discovered in third-party applications. To address this, pkg includes a built-in auditing mechanism. To determine if there are any known vulnerabilities for the software installed on the system, run:
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| − | <code># pkg audit -F</code>
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| − | ===Automatically Removing Unused Packages===
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| − | Removing a package may leave behind dependencies which are no longer required. Unneeded packages that were installed as dependencies (leaf packages) can be automatically detected and removed using:
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| − | <code># pkg autoremove</code>
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| − | ===Repositories===
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| − | The pkg mirrors are located in:
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| − | * in France: <code>http://pkg.fr.ghostbsd.org/stable/FreeBSD:12:amd64/</code>
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| − | * in Canada: <code>http://pkg.ghostbsd.org/stable/FreeBSD:12:amd64/</code>
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| − | * in US: <code>http://pkg.us.ghostbsd.org/stable/FreeBSD:12:amd64/</code>
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| − | For upgrading your system chose the nearest mirror to your location.
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| − | To change the mirror go to the file <code>/usr/local/etc/pkg/repos/GhostBSD.conf</code> and change the URL.
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| − | == For more Information ==
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| − | Source: *[https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/pkgng-intro.html FreeBSD Handbook/chapter 4.4. Using pkg for Binary Package Management]
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