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pkg

pkg

9.9
A program run from the terminal that installs, removes, and updates software on some Unix systems
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The FreeBSD system uses pkg to manage and install new applications.

Examples

  • To update all installed software, simply run pkg upgrade in the terminal.

  • If you want to remove a program, you can use the pkg delete command.

  • Use pkg!

  • You can install software using the pkg command.

  • To update all installed software, simply run pkg upgrade in the terminal.

  • The FreeBSD system uses pkg to manage and install new applications.

  • If you want to remove a program, you can use the pkg delete command.

Surface Forms

pkg main

Etymology

Pkg as a program name comes from package because the tool 'manages' software bundles; so the pkg command is the simple program you use to install, update, or remove packages.