Wajig is a simplified wrapper to

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. Wajig provides the functionality of apt-get,

, dpkg-deb, apt-cache and other tools. These tools launch as a subprocess. Wajig also provides extra functionality beyond that of the stock apt and dpkg tools. For example, the command ''wajig sizes'' provides a listing of all installed packages and the amount of disk space they require, from smallest to largest.

Features

Wajig provides a consistent and intuitive interface to all packaging commands, unlike the traditional apt or dpkg package managers. Wajig serves as a wrapper for the underlying apt/dpkg commands. wajig also provides a package install and removal log. This log provides an audit trail that help an administrator with diagnostics package diagnostics. Wajig is written in

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, and is licensed under the

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. The wajig package also includes a

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front-end, called gjig, providing graphical buttons for most of the features.

Gjig

Gnome-jig (gjig) provides a

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interface as part of the wajig package. While running gjig, hovering the mouse over the buttons provides a balloon with a clear description of the function that the button provides.

References

External links

Wajig Overview

Debian's wajig package

JIG (consisting of wajig and gjig)
Dpkg Linux package management-related software Software using the GPL license Free software programmed in Python {{Linux-stub

Features

Gjig

See also

References

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