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Old 03-28-2007
Power how to find the software packages and root directories

Hi all,

i have one requirement to audit the software packages list in unix server.
For this the i go through #pkginfo command.But there are lot of packages.
i get confused how to find the software packages and root directories paths.
Please let me know whether i am going correct way or wrongway.if going wrong way means please assist me this issue.


regards
Krishna
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Old 03-29-2007
Take a look at the man pages, there are pretty good explanations.
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