Slackware · Salix OS · GPL
spkg HOWTO
How to get started with spkg in under a minute.
Quick start
After a successful installation you can use spkg to install or upgrade packages:
# spkg some-package-1.0-i486-1.tgz
To remove an installed package:
# spkg -d some-package
Upgrade an existing package:
# spkg -u some-package-1.1-i486-1.tgz
Preview what would happen without touching the filesystem:
# spkg --dry-run some-package-1.0-i486-1.tgz
For more options see the built-in help or the manual page:
# spkg --help
# man spkg
Written by Ondřej Jirman, 2005 – 2025 · Contact: megi@xff.cz · Last update: 2025-01-27