CheckInstall
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CheckInstall is a Linux program which eases installation & uninstallation of software compiled from source. After software compilation it can automatically generate a Slackware, RPM, or Debian-compatible package that can later be cleanly uninstalled.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
Features
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Tags
- compiling-tool
- packagemanagement
CheckInstall News & Activities
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Recent activities
- POX added CheckInstall as alternative to Werk
CheckInstall information
What is CheckInstall?
CheckInstall is a Linux program which eases installation & uninstallation of software compiled from source. After software compilation it can automatically generate a Slackware, RPM, or Debian-compatible package that can later be cleanly uninstalled.



Comments and Reviews
The way to go while installing from source. Make can be a pain in the ass when something breaks. Packages installed using CheckInstall can simply be uninstalled using dpkg