Epkg
Epkg
http://www.encap.org/
'epkg' is a package manager which uses the Encap Package Management System, a method for flexibly handling installation and management of third-party software on a Unix system. Encap places each package in its own subdirectory, then automatically manages symlinks to their appropriate places in /usr/local. epkg supports the Encap 2.0 package format, which includes postinstall scripts and prerequisite checking. Other features include builtin tar/gzip extraction, optional builtin FTP support, transaction logging, and the ability to automatically upgrade a package to the latest version.
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Licensing
| License | Verified by | Verified on | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPLv2 | Janet Casey | 21 November 2002 |
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
 Mark D. Roth | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Tracking,Developer,Support | mailto:roth@uiuc.edu |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Source requirement | fget |
| Source requirement | zlib |
| Source requirement | libtar |
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 19 July 2004.
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