Package: deborphan (1.7.33)

program that can find unused packages, e.g. libraries

deborphan finds "orphaned" packages on your system. It determines which packages have no other packages depending on their installation and shows you a list of these packages. It is most useful when finding libraries, but it can be used on packages in all sections.

This package also includes orphaner, a text menu frontend to deborphan. Please install the recommended packages dialog, gettext-base and apt when you want a working and fully featured orphaner.

Tags: System Administration: Package Management, Implemented in: C, User Interface: interface::commandline, role::program, Scope: Utility, Application Suite: Debian, Purpose: use::checking, use::organizing, Works with: Packaged Software

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