Package: dpkg (1.16.3 and others) [essential]

[ Source: dpkg  ]

Debian package management system

This package provides the low-level infrastructure for handling the installation and removal of Debian software packages.

For Debian package development tools, install dpkg-dev.

Tags: System Administration: Package Management, Implemented in: C, implemented-in::perl, interface::commandline, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Application Suite: suite::debian, use::configuring, Works with: Packaged Software

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Architecture	Version	Package Size	Installed Size	Files
hurd-i386	1.16.3+b1	2,281.9 kB	5,801.0 kB	[list of files]