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[Bug 414629] Re: Ubuntu Server Tips: apt-cache

To: ubuntu-server-tips@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Nick Barcet <nicolas.barcet@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:51:46 -0000
Reply-to: Bug 414629 <414629@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Rewriten to:
>To find a package which name or descriprition contains a keyword use:.
>'apt-cache search <keyword>'. 'apt-cache showpkg <packagename>' to get details.
So that it fits on 2 lines of 80 chars.

** Changed in: ubuntu-server-tips
       Status: Confirmed => Fix Committed

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Ubuntu Server Tips: apt-cache
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/414629
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Status in Ubuntu Server Tips: Fix Committed

Bug description:
If you want to find a package that has a keyword you are interested in do an apt-cache search keyword. You can use apt-cache showpkg packagename to find out more about a package such as dependencies.