Salman Ahmed wrote: > > What is the difference b/w /var/lib/dpkg/status and
If you run 'dpkg -s <package> you will see the output. It basically gives you a description and tells you the status (installed or not installed) in regards to your system. > /var/lib/dpkg/available ? Will show you what is a possibility if updated. > > I am experimenting with a Java application to list/display detailed > information on all installed packages on a Debian system but can't be > sure which file to start with - /var/lib/dpkg/status or > /var/lib/dpkg/available ? > > Also, where can I find detailed documentation on the files (and their > format) in /var/lib/dpkg ? Look at the manpage 'man dpkg' some mention is noted on formatting, better yet just look at the file yourself with 'less /var/lib/dpkg/status' hth, kent
