Ubuntu – .deb package control files located

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My understanding is that debian based packages have "control files" which specify metadata on how the packages is to be installed, e.g. what dependencies it has etc.

How can I view these files for installed packages?

Best Answer

Open the .deb file in file roller or whatever archiver you have on your system. Then go to the debian folder. In there, you will find the file control which contains the metadata.

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