Swbis offers an extension-rich packaging implementation based on POSIX standards.
Swbis is a powerful software tool that provides a POSIX packaging implementation with a range of useful extensions. The program aims to implement the POSIX packaging standard while offering some unique features that improve its functionality.
Some of the utilities included with Swbis are swpackage(8), swverify(8), swcopy(8), and swinstall(8), all of which are designed to work seamlessly together. What's more, GPG/PGP signing and verification of tar archives are supported, making it easier to authenticate software packages.
One of the standout features of Swbis is its installed software catalog form, which allows for direct use of gpg(1) for verification of the GPG signature in the package database. Additionally, swcopy and swinstall are notable for being network transparent and supporting multiple SSH hops, making it easy to access hosts behind a firewall.
Swcopy, in particular, has recently been updated with new features such as support for multiple ssh-hops to remote target or source, and the ability to copy files from a remote-source to remote-target. Swpackage also boasts some notable updates, including a complete implementation of Extended Definitions and the ability to create GPG embedded signatures and sha1, md5sum digests of the package payload section.
Similarly, swverify has seen a range of improvements roll out with the latest release, including enhanced support for verification of a signed directory exported from an SCM repository such as CVS.
Overall, Swbis is an excellent piece of software that is well worth checking out if you're looking for a powerful and feature-packed POSIX packaging tool.
Some of the utilities included with Swbis are swpackage(8), swverify(8), swcopy(8), and swinstall(8), all of which are designed to work seamlessly together. What's more, GPG/PGP signing and verification of tar archives are supported, making it easier to authenticate software packages.
One of the standout features of Swbis is its installed software catalog form, which allows for direct use of gpg(1) for verification of the GPG signature in the package database. Additionally, swcopy and swinstall are notable for being network transparent and supporting multiple SSH hops, making it easy to access hosts behind a firewall.
Swcopy, in particular, has recently been updated with new features such as support for multiple ssh-hops to remote target or source, and the ability to copy files from a remote-source to remote-target. Swpackage also boasts some notable updates, including a complete implementation of Extended Definitions and the ability to create GPG embedded signatures and sha1, md5sum digests of the package payload section.
Similarly, swverify has seen a range of improvements roll out with the latest release, including enhanced support for verification of a signed directory exported from an SCM repository such as CVS.
Overall, Swbis is an excellent piece of software that is well worth checking out if you're looking for a powerful and feature-packed POSIX packaging tool.
What's New
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