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Deb (file format)
Debian software package format
Filename extension.deb, .udeb
Internet media typeapplication/vnd.debian.binary-package1
Developed byDebian
Type of formatPackage management system
Container forSoftware package
Extended fromar archive, tarball
Websitedeb format specification

deb is the format, as well as filename extension of the software package format for and .

Debian
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