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Pkgsrc: A Versatile Package Manager Across Multiple Operating Systems

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This article discusses pkgsrc, a package management system that originated with NetBSD and has since been adopted by various other operating systems including DragonFly BSD, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, MINIX, and the GNU Project. The system is highlighted for its coolness and versatility in managing software across different platforms. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an article discussing the merits of a software package manager, not a release or significant industry event.

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Pkgsrc: A Versatile Package Manager Across Multiple Operating Systems

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Pkgsrc Is Cool (2022) Article URL: https://www. wisellama.rocks/posts/2021-12- 23-pkgsrc-is-cool/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9694311

    Pkgsrc Is Cool (2022) Article URL: https://www. wisellama.rocks/posts/2021-12- 23-pkgsrc-is-cool/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9694311 Points: 4 # Comments: 0 https://www. wisellama.rocks/posts/2021-12- 23-pkgsrc-is-cool/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # …

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