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tce, what's in a tce file?

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enirom:
Other postings indicate that tce are tars.
How does one determine what is in a tce?
Should I untar or dearchive the tce to determine executables
in the tce? Some info list the contents but most of the tce
info tab doesn't give too many details.

mikshaw:
tce is a gzipped tar file, typically with a path of /usr/local (but apparently not always).
You can use the file just like any tar.gz file.
To list contents: tar -ztf filename.tce

^thehatsrule^:
If you are using the repositories with a web/ftp browser, you can append .list to an extension download link, such as [...].tce.list to download a text filelist of the corresponding extension.

mikshaw:
That's good to know.  It might be good to mention that in the wiki, and maybe in the repository, along with *.tce.dep. I know some apps don't need a dep, and don't include it, but  for those that do it is currently hidden to the average user...it only comes into play when using the app browser.  I think it would be useful also  for those people who want to build a PPI using a web browser to select their applications, to be able to see what dependencies are needed.

roberts:
The lists are rather new. I suppose on the repository page itself would be better.
I am also planning on an update to appbrowser to be able to also display the list and deps.
I have fallen behind on my TODO list. But for me, that is a good thing. Always another day to look forward to a challenge.

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