Files in /var/lib/dpkg/

["Salman Ahmed" <ssahmed@pathcom.com>]

What is the difference b/w /var/lib/dpkg/status and
/var/lib/dpkg/available ?

I am experimenting with a Java application to list/display detailed
information on all installed packages on a Debian system but can't be
sure which file to start with - /var/lib/dpkg/status or
/var/lib/dpkg/available ?

Also, where can I find detailed documentation on the files (and their
format) in /var/lib/dpkg ?

Thanks.

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Salman Ahmed
ssahmed AT pathcom DOT com


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