qpkg -f for uninstalled packages

count · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 5:43 am Post subject: qpkg -f for uninstalled packages

Let's say there is a file I need, but dont have, what would be the best way to go about finding which package would provide that file?

I am basically looking for something like qpkg -f, but for uninstalled packages. (and qpkg -U -f doesn't work).

I assume I will have to use some external resource, maybe something on the web, since I can't think of how they would do it in portage.
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Genone · Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2003 4:57 pm Post subject:

I usually use rpmfind.net for that

dma · Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2003 10:28 pm Post subject:

This stuff varies according to the use flags in effect.

Even the ebuilds don't specify the full list of files that can be installed.

they often just do stuff like:

neighborlee · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 80

Earthwings · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 10:38 pm Post subject:

Moved to Duplicate Threads in favour of emerge --provides ? what package provides what file? and Search for file in portage.