Linux dpkg - where does it install to?

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I ran the following command successfully

dpkg -i library.deb

Where can I find where this file was installed?

Kamil Maciorowski · Accepted Answer · 2018-07-14 12:32:45Z

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If you are asking where the deb package goes: /var/cache/apt/archives.

If you are asking where the files in the deb package get installed to, then do

dpkg -L library.deb

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answered Aug 30 '10 at 15:57

cptnapalm

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That's right. dpkg -L shows the list of files if the package is installed. To examinate it before install use dpkg --contents library.deb – andrade Jan 31 '13 at 19:01
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dpkg -L takes the package name, not the deb file name. So should be dpkg -L library – UpTheCreek Nov 12 '20 at 15:28
to get the package name run dpkg --info library.deb it will show next to "Package:" – Omar Apr 13 at 16:29

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Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-04-12 07:30:09Z

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dpkg -L library

(Although, since this isn't a programming related question, it should go on superuser.com or linux.stackexchange.com instead of here.)

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answered Aug 30 '10 at 15:56

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