From Pardus to Solus: The Evolution of PiSi and eopkg
From Pardus to Solus: The Evolution of PiSi and eopkg
Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 As we step into 2025, let's dive into the fascinating world of package management with a look at PiSi and its fork, eopkg, used in The Solus Project.
PiSi: The Package Manager with a Kitty's Charm
PiSi, short for Packages Installed Successfully as Intended, is a package management system originally developed for the Pardus Linux distribution. The name "PiSi" is derived from the Turkish word for "kitty," reflecting its small, efficient, and featureful nature. Here are some key features of PiSi:
- Python-based: PiSi is implemented in Python, making it flexible and easy to extend.
- Efficient and Small: It uses efficient algorithms and data structures to keep the system lightweight.
- XML and Python Package Sources: Package sources are written in XML and Python, ensuring a clear and structured approach.
- LZMA Compression: PiSi uses LZMA for better compression ratios, saving disk space.
- Fast Database Access: It leverages Berkeley DB for fast database access.
- Comprehensive CLI and GUI: PiSi offers a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI) and a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for ease of use.
- Simple Package Construction: Building packages is straightforward, making it accessible for developers.
eopkg: The Solus Project's Adaptation
The Solus Project, a user-friendly and modern Linux distribution, adopted PiSi and adapted it into eopkg. eopkg retains the core principles of PiSi but introduces enhancements and optimisations tailored for Solus. Here are some highlights of eopkg:
- Semi-Rolling Release Model: eopkg supports a semi-rolling release model, with new package updates landing in the stable repository every Friday.
- Support for Flatpak and Snap: Solus compensates for its limited number of packages by supporting Flatpak and Snap packages.
- Third-Party Repository: Solus includes a third-party repository for applications that cannot be included in the primary repository due to licensing issues.
- User-Friendly Software Center: Solus provides a graphical Software Center for easy package management.
- Common Commands: eopkg includes commands for installing, uninstalling, reinstalling, searching, and updating packages, similar to other package managers.
Conclusion
PiSi and eopkg exemplify the evolution of package management systems, from their origins in Pardus to their adaptation in Solus. These systems highlight the importance of efficiency, flexibility, and user-friendliness in modern Linux distributions.
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