swbis(7)
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swbis -- POSIX packaging
<sw_utility> [options] [software_selections] [@targets]
<swbis_utility>
swbis is the project name of an free implementation of the Posix soft-
ware administration command set. It provides capabilities and features
that are a compatible subset of, or extension to ISO/IEC 15068-2:1999.
As implementation extensions, swbis supports creation and verification
of signed archives. Signature creation and verification use the file
system utility /usr/bin/gpg.
Other implementation features include network copy and install opera-
tions performed by direct use of the ssh client program (e.g.
/usr/bin/ssh) with extension capability for multi-hop ssh connections
(e.g. through a firewall).
sw_utilities
Utilities specified by ISO 15068-2:1999 include the following:
· swpackage -- Package a signed software distribution.
· swcopy -- Copy a distribution from host to host.
· swverify -- Verify a software distribution signature.
· swinstall -- Install a software distribution.
swbis_utilities
Utilities unique to swbis.
· swign
Create a signed distribution of the contents of a directory.
Uses swpackage, gpg and GNU tar.
· libexec/swbis/swbistar
Archive writing (creation) utility, useful for testing.
· libexec/swbis/swbisparse
Stand-alone parser of Posix Metadata files, useful for test-
ing.
· libexec/swbis/arf2arf
Archive decoder/checker, Used by swverify.
· libexec/swbis/lxpsf
Archive translator, used by the swpackage --2posixformat
operation.
Swbis is a copyrighted work. Non-copyright holders may use and make
copies under the terms of the GNU GPL.
IEEE Std 1387.2-1995 (ISO 15068-2:1999), Open Group CAE C701.
http://www.opengroup.org/publications/catalog/c701.htm
info swbis
sw(5), swpackage(8), swbisparse(1), swign(1), swverify(8), swcopy(8)
.../libexec/swbis/lxpsf
.../libexec/swbis/arf2arf
.../libexec/swbis/swbisparse
.../libexec/swbis/swbistar
The swbis project.
Author: Jim Lowe Email: jhlowe at acm.org
Version: 0.473
Date: 2005-11-02
Many, but not listed here. See other man pages.
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