Find debian (deb) or RPM package that provides (contains) specific executable or file – note to self

Lien : https://iclykofte.com/2017/02/07/find-debian-deb-or-rpm-package-that-provides-specific-executable-or-file/

You know how to install deb packages with apt-get cmd. But sometimes you need to find the package provides a specific file or executable. RedHat or CentOS users have this command by default via yum…

apt-file permet de rechercher quel(s) paquet(s) fournit(ssent) un binaire ou un fichier spécifique.

apt install apt-file
apt-file update
apt-file search nslookup

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