Linux command
checkupdates 命令
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常用示例
Example
checkupdates
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checkupdates -n
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checkupdates -c
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checkupdates -d
Example
CHECKUPDATES_DB=[path/to/directory] checkupdates
说明
checkupdates safely checks for pending updates in Arch Linux without requiring root privileges. It creates a temporary copy of the sync database to check for updates, avoiding any modifications to the system. Part of the pacman-contrib package, it provides a safe way to check updates that can be used in scripts and status bars.
参数
- -n, --nosync
- Don't synchronize the database, use cached data
- -c, --change
- Only display if updates differ from last check
- -d, --download
- Download packages to pacman cache while checking
- -h, --help
- Display help message
FAQ
What is the checkupdates command used for?
checkupdates safely checks for pending updates in Arch Linux without requiring root privileges. It creates a temporary copy of the sync database to check for updates, avoiding any modifications to the system. Part of the pacman-contrib package, it provides a safe way to check updates that can be used in scripts and status bars.
How do I run a basic checkupdates example?
Run `checkupdates` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -n, --nosync do in checkupdates?
Don't synchronize the database, use cached data