Package: dpkg (1.15.8.13) [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, Perl, User Interface: Command Line, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Application Suite: Debian, Purpose: Configuration, Scanning, Works with: Packaged Software

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Architecture	Package Size	Installed Size	Files
amd64	2,342.7 kB	6,984.0 kB	[list of files]
armel	2,285.0 kB	6,832.0 kB	[list of files]
i386	2,284.5 kB	6,868.0 kB	[list of files]
ia64	2,530.2 kB	7,804.0 kB	[list of files]
kfreebsd-amd64	2,340.7 kB	6,468.0 kB	[list of files]
kfreebsd-i386	2,281.8 kB	6,356.0 kB	[list of files]
mips	2,350.2 kB	7,168.0 kB	[list of files]
mipsel	2,346.9 kB	7,168.0 kB	[list of files]
powerpc	2,324.8 kB	6,984.0 kB	[list of files]
s390	2,353.3 kB	6,996.0 kB	[list of files]
sparc	2,305.8 kB	6,916.0 kB	[list of files]