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dpkg package state codes: ii rc hi what they mean?
Found a nice complete web page that listed the dpkg package status codes we see when we run for example this, to seee what xserver packages are installed, and their status:
:: Code :: dpkg -l | grep xserver
ii x11-xserver-utils 7.6+3 X server utilities ii xserver-common 2:1.10.2-1 common files used by various X servers ii xserver-xorg 1:7.6+7 X.Org X server ii xserver-xorg-core 2:1.10.2-1+b1 Xorg X server - core server ii xserver-xorg-input-evdev 1:2.6.0-2+b1 X.Org X server -- evdev input driver ii xserver-xorg-input-kbd 1:1.6.0-3 X.Org X server -- keyboard input driver ii xserver-xorg-input-mouse 1:1.7.0-4 X.Org X server -- mouse input driver ii xserver-xorg-video-vesa 1:2.3.0-7 X.Org X server -- VESA display driver :: Quote :: First character: The possible value for the first character. The first character signifies the desired state, like we (or some user) is marking the package for installation
u: Unknown (an unknown state) i: Install (marked for installation) r: Remove (marked for removal) p: Purge (marked for purging) h: Hold Second Character: The second character signifies the current state, whether it is installed or not. The possible values are n: Not- The package is not installed i: Inst – The package is successfully installed c: Cfg-files – Configuration files are present u: Unpacked- The package is stilled unpacked f: Failed-cfg- Failed to remove configuration files h: Half-inst- The package is only partially installed W: trig-aWait t: Trig-pend Let’s move to the third character Third Character: This corresponds to the error state. The possible value include R: Reinst-required The package must be installed. Back to top |
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