Getpkg is a software tool that enables Slackware Linux users to easily download and install packages on their system.
The GETPKG software is an all-inclusive system that allows users to download and install packages seamlessly on Slackware Linux. The system operates on a menu-driven interface, providing users with various program options that are easily accessible through the input of menu choices. The menus themselves are generated using the dialog utility, making them user-friendly and easy to navigate.
The software creates a new folder called ~/.getpkg and stores all configuration options and downloaded packages within that folder. Its operations require both Slackware and Python as the software is released under the GPL license. There is no warranty, but the software promises a range of exclusive features.
The key features of GETPKG include the automatic saving of configuration options, which eliminates any need for manual editing of config files. It also has the ability to trace and sort mirrors by time, allowing for efficient download and install times. All operations (except for package installation) can be done as a non-root user, increasing security of the system.
The dialog user interface eliminates the need for complex and difficult command lines. The software also allows users to exclude packages from download and installation, while offering the ability to view changelogs and package descriptions. The software also supports unofficial packages from linuxpackages.net mirrors, copying downloaded files to other machines on the network, entering a list of mirrors from a text file and checking for newer versions and upgrades.
This latest release of GETPKG also provides support for Slackware 10.2, adding to its long list of features. Overall, the GETPKG software is the perfect tool for users of Slackware Linux, making the download and installation of packages easier and more efficient than ever before.
The software creates a new folder called ~/.getpkg and stores all configuration options and downloaded packages within that folder. Its operations require both Slackware and Python as the software is released under the GPL license. There is no warranty, but the software promises a range of exclusive features.
The key features of GETPKG include the automatic saving of configuration options, which eliminates any need for manual editing of config files. It also has the ability to trace and sort mirrors by time, allowing for efficient download and install times. All operations (except for package installation) can be done as a non-root user, increasing security of the system.
The dialog user interface eliminates the need for complex and difficult command lines. The software also allows users to exclude packages from download and installation, while offering the ability to view changelogs and package descriptions. The software also supports unofficial packages from linuxpackages.net mirrors, copying downloaded files to other machines on the network, entering a list of mirrors from a text file and checking for newer versions and upgrades.
This latest release of GETPKG also provides support for Slackware 10.2, adding to its long list of features. Overall, the GETPKG software is the perfect tool for users of Slackware Linux, making the download and installation of packages easier and more efficient than ever before.
What's New
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