swbis(7)

NAME
swbis — POSIX packaging

SYNOPSIS

<sw_utility> [options] [software_selections] [@targets]
<swbis_utility>

DESCRIPTION

swbis is the project name of an free implementation of the Posix software administration command set. It provides capabilities and features that are a compatible subset of, or extension to ISO/IEC 15068-2:1999.

As implementation extensions, swbis supports creation and verification of signed archives. Signature creation and verification use the file system utility /usr/bin/gpg.

Other implementation features include network copy and install operations performed by direct use of the ssh client program (e.g. /usr/bin/ssh) with extension capability for multi-hop ssh connections (e.g. through a firewall).

  sw_utilities

Utilities specified by ISO 15068-2:1999 include the following:

•   swpackage -- Package a signed software distribution.

•   swcopy -- Copy a distribution from host to host.

•   swverify -- Verify a software distribution signature.

•   swinstall -- Install a software distribution.

  swbis_utilities

Utilities unique to swbis.

•   swign

    Create a signed distribution of the contents of a directory. Uses swpackage, gpg and GNU tar.

•   libexec/swbis/swbistar

    Archive writing (creation) utility, useful for testing.

•   libexec/swbis/swbisparse

    Stand-alone parser of Posix Metadata files, useful for testing.

•   libexec/swbis/arf2arf

    Archive decoder/checker, Used by swverify.

•   libexec/swbis/lxpsf

    Archive translator, used by the swpackage --2posixformat operation.

COPYING

Swbis is a copyrighted work. Non-copyright holders may use and make copies under the terms of the GNU GPL.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

IEEE Std 1387.2-1995 (ISO 15068-2:1999), Open Group CAE C701. http://www.opengroup.org/publications/catalog/c701.htm

SEE ALSO
 info swbis
 sw(5), swpackage(8), swbisparse(1), swign(1), swverify(8), swcopy(8)
 .../libexec/swbis/lxpsf
 .../libexec/swbis/arf2arf
 .../libexec/swbis/swbisparse
 .../libexec/swbis/swbistar

IDENTIFICATION
 swcopy(8): The archive copying utility of the swbis project.
 Author: Jim Lowe Email: jhlowe at acm.org
 Version: 0.499
 Last Updated: 2006-07
 Copying: GNU Free Documentation License

BUGS

Many, but not listed here. See other man pages.