What is Pacman?

Pacman serves as a package management system designed for Linux platforms, facilitating the installation and management of software. It utilizes simple compressed file formats for its packages and maintains a textual database that organizes information in a way that allows for manual modifications when necessary. Instead of trying to provide every possible feature, Pacman prioritizes essential tasks like installing, removing, and updating software packages, while also allowing users to query the package database for details on installed software, including their files and ownership information. Additionally, it aims to automatically handle dependencies and can download packages from online repositories. With the release of version 2.0, Pacman introduced the ability to synchronize packages with a central server through package databases using the -sync option, a notable upgrade from previous versions that required manual installation using --add and -upgrade commands. This advancement significantly improved the user interface and made the process of maintaining updated software much more efficient. As a result, Pacman has become an essential tool for both novice and experienced users who want to streamline their software management tasks on Linux systems.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

Pacman Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Pacman
Company Website:
archlinux.org/pacman/

Product Details

Deployment
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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