Util-linux

Util-linux is a set of various useful Linux utilities.

kill
Enabling the  USE flag will typically creates a conflict between the  and  packages. Both packages include the command, and both packages are capable of conditionally building the  utility by setting the   USE flag (in fact,  also includes support for a  command).

Gentoo toolchain developers have decided the package will be the default provider of the  utility for the @system set.

tty-helpers
The, , and utilities are installed using the   USE flag. This can be viewed by scrolling down in USE flags section above.

Environment variables

 * VAR1
 * VAR2

Files

 * - Global (system wide) configuration file.
 * - Local (per user) configuration file.

Service
(Provide instructions on starting/stopping and enabling/disabling the software's service. This is only really necessary if it if the software includes a daemon for certain tasks.)

Usage
There are many utilities included in with the util-linux package.

Troubleshooting
(Troubleshoot issues in this section. Separate issues by best describing the error with a new section name. Remove if no issues are known.)

Unmerge
Warning: This package is part of the @system set. Removing it will remove an important suite of packages. Proceed at your own risk!