Each category directory has a DATABASE file, which contains
some basic information about each package in the directory.
All information for a package is prefixed with the package
name and version. The informaton is contained in entries,
each of which is prefixed by a key:
| AUTH | Author (when known) of the software |
|---|---|
| DATE | Integer encoding of the date software was added to the archive |
| DEPS | Flattened dependencies list (package version numbers optional) |
| DESC | Descriptive text describing the software |
| EXTS | One entry for each distribution format available for the package |
| GIFS | Images and their descriptions |
| HREF | HTTP or FTP URL of the original location of the package |
| LICE | Open source license (abbreviated) |
| OWNS | E-mail address of person/group that ported software |
| SIZE | Size in bytes of the package |
| TREE | Package installation tree (typically /usr/local) |
| UPDT | Internal information about original URL status |
| ZZZZ | Terminator for this package |
The DATABASE files are used by the archive administration scripts and programs.
