Package Management

[dr_gonzo]

Hello,

Is there a way of removing a .pkg package? A few months ago, i downloaded and installed a program which had the .pkg suffix. The program installed to /usr/local

What command do I need to remove this package (e.g. apt-get remove pacakge_name) ?

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

No, that terminal command won't work. You'll need to know what files the .pkg file placed in that directory and manually remove them, unless that program came with an uninstaller.

What .pkg was it?

 

[dr_gonzo]

No, that terminal command won't work. You'll need to know what files the .pkg file placed in that directory and manually remove them, unless that program came with an uninstaller.

What .pkg was it?

It was a SWI Prolog pkg. I downloaded it from their site. I was just wondering if I needed to upgrade it, how would I do it.

What command is executed when I double click the .pkg? Is there anything on developer.apple.com that'd share more light on it?

 

[perfessor101]

If a receipt package was placed in /Library/Receipts the freeware utility Desinstaller will remove all the files associated with that package. Used with caution and discretion, Desinstaller is a great tool!

 

[ElDiabloConCaca]

Here's a Developer's document on the different kinds of packages associated with Mac OS X and the Installer program:

http://developer.apple.com/document...twareDistribution/Concepts/sd_about_pkgs.html

 

[dr_gonzo]

that's great thanks!