Wikipedia / Util-linux
Wikipedia / Util-linux
is a package of utilities distributed by the Linux Kernel Organization for use in a Linux operating system. A fork, (with meaning "next generation"), was created when development stalled, but has been renamed back to , and is the official version of the package.
Content
The package includes the following utilities:
Removed content
Utilities formerly included, but removed :
arch
chkdupexe
clock
cytune
elvtune
fastboot
fasthalt
halt
initctl
ramsize
rdev
reboot
rootflags
simpleinit
tailf
vidmode
See also
Notes
References
External links
util-linux development discussion and bug reporting mailing list
Karel Zak's blog, the blog of the current maintainer