Where Is Package Install in Ubuntu?
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Where are packages installed on Ubuntu?

If you know the name of the executable, you can use the which command to find the location of the binary, but that doesn’t give you information on where the supporting files might be located. There’s an easy way to see the locations of all the files installed as part of the package, using the dpkg utility.

Where are apt packages installed?

1 Answer. The answer to your question is that it is stored in the file /var/lib/dpkg/status (at least by default).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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