> > dpkg -S file > > > > will tell you if a file exists in an installed package > > > > apt-cache search string > > > > will search package name and descriptions > > > > I was under the impression that one can search local caches of all > available packages NOT just those you have installed apt-cache search <string> > Anyone corroborate this? >
sorry, i did not make that clear. apt-cache search will search all packages known (updated when you do an apt-get update). dpkg -S only searches installed packages. cheers damien
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