Usage
Pacman is capable of resolving dependencies and automatically downloading and installing all necessary packages. In theory, a user need only run a single command to completely update the system.
Pacman keeps the system up to date by synchronizing package lists with the master server. This server/client model also allows users to download/install packages with a simple command, complete with all required dependencies.
Packages are downloaded via FTP; it can also use HTTP and local files, depending on how each repository is set up.
Read more about this topic: Pacman (package Manager)
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