Package: dpkg (1.21.22) [essential]

[ Source: dpkg  ]

Debian package management system

This package provides the low-level infrastructure for handling the installation and removal of Debian software packages.

For Debian package development tools, install dpkg-dev.

Tags: System Administration: Package Management, Software Development: Perl Development, devel::library, implemented-in::c, Implemented in: Perl, User Interface: interface::commandline, role::devel-lib, Role: Program, Scope: Utility, Application Suite: suite::debian, use::configuring, Works with: Packaged Software

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Architecture	Package Size	Installed Size	Files
amd64	1,530.6 kB	6,409.0 kB	[list of files]
arm64	1,513.2 kB	6,609.0 kB	[list of files]
armel	1,478.9 kB	6,176.0 kB	[list of files]
armhf	1,486.6 kB	5,960.0 kB	[list of files]
i386	1,553.9 kB	6,508.0 kB	[list of files]
mips64el	1,531.7 kB	6,855.0 kB	[list of files]
mipsel	1,534.5 kB	6,834.0 kB	[list of files]
ppc64el	1,549.0 kB	7,121.0 kB	[list of files]
s390x	1,508.4 kB	6,433.0 kB	[list of files]