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pacman can't find package file added to custom repo database

pacman can't find package file added to custom repo database I’ve added a package libxau-1.0.11-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst to my custom repository database custom.db.tar.gz using repo-add. The package file is located in the current directory, while the repo database is in the parent directory: repo-add ../custom.db.tar.gz ./libxau-1.0.11-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst This runs without any errors. However, when I try to install …

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arch ; can't update libblockdev

arch ; can't update libblockdev Running a global update :: Synchronizing package databases… core is up to date extra is up to date :: Starting full system upgrade… :: Replace libblockdev-utils with extra/libblockdev? [Y/n] Y resolving dependencies… looking for conflicting packages… error: unresolvable package conflicts detected error: failed to prepare transaction (conflicting dependencies) :: libblockdev …

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PostgreSQL Failing to Start Even after Reinstalling on Arch Linux

PostgreSQL Failing to Start Even after Reinstalling on Arch Linux It’s been some months since I’ve last used PostgreSQL on my Arch Linux desktop, and, apparently, after some updates, something must have broken. If I ask for the service’s status, I get (systemctl status postgresql): × postgresql.service – PostgreSQL database server Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/postgresql.service; enabled; …

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Installing specific version of software (ABS, pacman and Arch Linux)

Installing specific version of software (ABS, pacman and Arch Linux) Arch can be, among other things, a very good distro for new Linux users who are looking for an easy starting point to get a general picture of the the different and high level moving parts in and around an operating system (partitions, filesystems, x86 …

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Arch update failed because of signature unknown trust

Arch update failed because of signature unknown trust I was trying to update Arch and it failed and said: error: onetbb: signature from "Torsten Keßler <tpkessler@archlinux.org>" is unknown trust I looked for several solutions that didn’t work already. I’m not sure how to fix something like this so any help is appreciated. Asked By: Dollarstorewifi …

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find package with multiple names pacman

find package with multiple names pacman Some packages like gcc-libs are apparently other packages, under a different name. turns out gcc-libs is just gcc: PKGBUILD if I want to install that package, I know I can run pacman -S gcc-libs, but how can I find the original package, as in, the package which has a …

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arch linux update warnings missing firmwares

arch linux update warnings missing firmwares I am using the latest Arch Linux as my main machine. I update it daily using sudo pacman -Syu and it gives these warnings: It doesn’t break, or anything, but can someone explain those warnings and how to solve them? Asked By: Charbel Eid || Source ==> WARNING: Possibly …

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What different between pacman -Sy and pacman -Fy?

What different between pacman -Sy and pacman -Fy? Using pacman I can update package databases using the following command pacman -Sy or pacman -Fy what is the difference between this keys of pacman and what is better to use? Asked By: Besha || Source If you take a look at the man page you see …

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Unknown trust issue in Manjaro

Unknown trust issue in Manjaro I have an issue similar to this issue: Cannot update Manjaro Linux: Unknown trust with Archlinux-keyring However, my problem is that I get unknown trust even with sudo pacman -S manjaro-keyring I’ve tried the fixes here, but was not successful. It may or may not be relevant, but my system …

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How to remove a package and all unneeded dependencies

How to remove a package and all unneeded dependencies I want to remove kdenlive from my Arch Linux. I also want to remove all packages that are needed only by kdenlive. I tried doing sudo pacman -Rnsu kdenlive Here’s what I see when I run the command: checking dependencies… :: google-chrome optionally requires kwallet: for …

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Is it possible to use the magnet uri scheme in PKGBUILDs?

Is it possible to use the magnet uri scheme in PKGBUILDs? Is it possible to use resources exchanged with the BitTorrent protocol in pacman‘s PKGBUILDs? Asked By: Scrooge McDuck || Source Yes. You just need to specify a magnet uri scheme download agent like transmission-makepkg in the makepkg configuration file: /etc/makepkg.conf ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ DLAGENTS+=(‘magnet::/usr/bin/transmission-makepkg %u %o’) …

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pacman: print number or list of upgradable packages

pacman: print number or list of upgradable packages is there a way to just print list of packages available for upgrade ? I am using pacman (yay) of arch linux. Thank you for help Asked By: Jan Černý || Source The package pacman-contrib includes a script that can list all the pending updates without applying …

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Fresh Arch install: Lots of "could not resolve host" errors

Fresh Arch install: Lots of "could not resolve host" errors I’ve just installed Arch. My computer is connected to my router/modem via Ethernet cable. I just logged in and tried using pacman to install a package but got a bunch of "could not resolve host" errors. When I run ping google.com it sometimes works but …

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yay error: gpg: keyserver receive failed: No name

yay error: gpg: keyserver receive failed: No name I am trying to install spotify using yay on Arch linux. But when I run yay -S spotify this happens: john@arch-thinkpad ~> yay -S spotify :: There are 5 providers available for spotify: :: Repository AUR 1) spotify 2) spotify-dev 3) spotify-legacy 4) spotify094 5) spotio Enter …

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Query for available package versions with pacman

Query for available package versions with pacman I am wondering if there is option to use pacman to query for available package versions. If I want to install a specific version of a package I can do this by pacman -S "bash>=3.2" However, this requires that I already know what package versions are available. I …

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Could not find the Qt platform plugin "wayland"

Could not find the Qt platform plugin "wayland" I get the following error when I run vlc: $ vlc VLC media player 3.0.11 Vetinari (revision 3.0.11-0-gdc0c5ced72) [0000561d2cc24a30] vlcpulse audio output error: PulseAudio server connection failure: Connection refused [0000561d2cbf2f50] main interface error: no suitable interface module [0000561d2cb5a460] main libvlc error: interface "globalhotkeys,none" initialization failed [0000561d2cb5a460] main …

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unable to upgrade zoom on Arch Linux

unable to upgrade zoom on Arch Linux I’ve got zoom installed on my Arch box. When I start it, it shows me a window which states on the bottom Version: 3.5.374815.0324. The problem is, I don’t remember how I got this original version installed. I tried sudo pacman -R zoom which gives me error: target …

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