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+ | ====== stow ====== | ||
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+ | Stow is a package management system for source packages. You possibly know the scenario: You install some software by compiling it from the source and running '' | ||
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+ | Download from http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Usage ===== | ||
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+ | Here is how to use it: | ||
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+ | **Installing new software** | ||
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+ | Note the use of '' | ||
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+ | $> ./configure --prefix=/ | ||
+ | $> make | ||
+ | #> make install | ||
+ | #> cd / | ||
+ | #> stow software-1.2.3 | ||
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+ | **Removing the software again** | ||
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+ | #> cd / | ||
+ | #> stow -D software-1.2.3 | ||
+ | #> rm -rf software-1.2.3 | ||