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https://github.com/tim0n3/debian-package-updater
Automate the upgrade of packages and installation of unmet deps on a debian system
https://github.com/tim0n3/debian-package-updater
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Automate the upgrade of packages and installation of unmet deps on a debian system
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/tim0n3/debian-package-updater
- Owner: tim0n3
- License: mit
- Created: 2023-10-06T13:51:14.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-10-11T11:24:09.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-14T11:24:51.931Z (2 months ago)
- Topics: apt, bash, debian, linux
- Language: Shell
- Homepage:
- Size: 7.81 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE.txt
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README
# debian-package-updater
This Bash script is designed to automate the process of checking for updates and upgrading packages on a Debian-based Linux system. It provides options for handling unmet dependencies and forcing installations when necessary.
## Usage
To use this script, follow the instructions below:
1. **Download the Script**: Download the Bash script to your Linux system.
2. **Make the Script Executable**: Before running the script, ensure it has execution permission. You can use the `chmod` command to grant execute permission:
```
chmod +x debian-package-updater.sh
```
3. **Run the Script**: You can run the script without any options to check for updates and upgrade packages normally. Use the following command:
```
./debian-package-updater.sh
```
4. **Force Install Unmet Dependencies**: If the script detects unmet dependencies during the upgrade process, you can use the `-f` option to force the installation of packages with unresolved dependencies. Example:
```
./debian-package-updater.sh -f
```
## Configuration
You can customize the script's behavior by modifying the following variables at the beginning of the script:
- `LOG_DIR`: Specifies the directory where log files will be stored. By default, it's set to "/var/log/debian-package-updater".
- `STDOUT_LOG`: Defines the path to the standard output log file.
- `STDERR_LOG`: Defines the path to the standard error log file.
- `FORCE_INSTALL`: Controls whether to force install packages with unmet dependencies (default is `false`).
## Logging
The script logs both standard output and standard error messages to separate log files. You can find the log files in the directory specified by `LOG_DIR`. The log files are named `stdout.log` and `stderr.log`.
## Functions
The script includes several functions to perform specific tasks:
- `log_message()`: Logs messages to both standard output and a file.
- `log_error()`: Logs error messages to both standard error and a file and exits with a status code of 1.
- `check_force_install()`: Checks for unmet dependencies and attempts to fix them if the `-f` option is used.
- `check_and_install_updates()`: Checks for updates, upgrades packages, and calls `check_force_install()`.
- `main()`: The main function parses command line options, creates the log directory if it doesn't exist, and calls `check_and_install_updates()`.
## Dependencies
This script relies on the `apt-get` command, which is commonly available on Debian-based Linux distributions. Ensure that your system has the necessary package management tools installed.
## Notes
- It's recommended to run this script with superuser privileges (e.g., using `sudo`) to ensure proper access to system files and package management.
- Be cautious when using the `-f` option, as it may lead to unexpected behavior if used indiscriminately. It is primarily intended to resolve unmet dependency issues.
- This script is designed for Debian-based Linux distributions. It may not work correctly on other Linux distributions with different package managers.
## License
This script is provided under the [MIT License](LICENSE.md). Feel free to modify and distribute it as needed, but use it at your own risk.
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