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Encyclopedia > CheckInstall
CheckInstall
Author: Felipe Sánchez
Latest release: 1.6.1 / November 1, 2006
Platform: Unix-like
Use: Software management
License: GNU General Public License
Website: asic-linux.com.mx/~izto/checkinstall/


CheckInstall is a computer program which eases the installation and uninstallation of software compiled from source by making use of package management systems. After software compilation it can automatically generate a Slackware-, RPM-, or Debian-compatible package that can later be cleanly uninstalled through the appropriate package manager.[1] Software design is the process that starts from a problem for which there is currently no acceptable (software) solution, and ends when such a solution has been created. ... A software release refers to the creation and availability of a new version of a computer software product. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... In computing, a platform describes some sort of framework, either in hardware or software, which allows software to run. ... Diagram of the relationships between several Unix-like systems A Unix-like operating system is one that behaves in a manner similar to a Unix system, while not necessarily conforming to or being certified to any version of the Single UNIX Specification. ... A software license is a legal agreement which may take the form of a proprietary or gratuitous license as well as a memorandum of contract between a producer and a user of computer software. ... The GNU logo The GNU General Public License (GNU GPL or simply GPL) is a widely-used free software license, originally written by Richard Stallman for the GNU project. ... A website (or Web site) is a collection of web pages, images, videos and other digital assets and hosted on a particular domain or subdomain on the World Wide Web. ... Illustration of a package management system being used to download new software. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest distribution still being maintained. ... The RPM Logo RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Debian is a project based around the development of a free, complete operating system based on the work of the GNU Project through the collaboration of volunteers from around the world. ... A software package is a bundle of one or several files that either are necessary for the distribution and installation of a computer program, or which will upgrade and install additional features for an existing program already installed on a computer. ...


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