Package: util-linux (2.39.3-6) [essential]

[ Source: util-linux  ]

miscellaneous system utilities

This package contains a number of important utilities, most of which are oriented towards maintenance of your system. Some of the more important utilities included in this package allow you to view kernel messages, create new filesystems, view block device information, interface with real time clock, etc.

Tags: System Administration: Configuration Tool, Filesystem Tool, admin::hardware, implemented-in::c, User Interface: Command Line, interface::text-mode, role::program, Scope: Utility, Interface Toolkit: Ncurses TUI

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