On Wed, Sep 19, 2001 at 11:27:36AM -0500, DvB wrote: > Is there any way to see what files are in a package without having to > install it first? > > I can't find this functionality on packages.debian.org and, IMHO, it > would be useful if it were present. Would it be that hard to implement > this?
dpkg-deb manipulates package archives. It comes with dpkg so should already be on your system. Do `man dpkg-deb' and look in particular at the -c switch. Midnight Commander will also do what you want. Select the .deb file and press <return>. Brian.
