Eopkg Configuration
The eopkg configuration file changes how eopkg works. The first section in the config has settings for the process of building a package. The second section allows you to configure the directories that eopkg uses for various operations. Lastly, the [general] section contains settings for the general operation of eopkg.
Copying the default configuration
Solus aims to be a stateless operating system, so the default configuration file for eopkg is saved to /usr/share/defaults/eopkg/eopkg.conf. To modify the configuration, you'll have to start by copying the default configuration file into /etc/eopkg so it will override the default file:
sudo mkdir -p /etc/eopkg && sudo cp /usr/share/defaults/eopkg/eopkg.conf /etc/eopkg/eopkg.conf
Once the file has been copied, you can edit it with your text editor of choice.
Notable keys
Most keys in the config you'll probably want to leave untouched. However, some are useful to know about:
| Key | Description | Values |
|---|---|---|
| generateDebug | Whether or not debug symbol subpackages will be generated | True / False |
| jobs | How many building jobs to use when compiling the source | auto / number |
| retry_attempts | How many times to retry downloading a package during install | number |
Restoring defaults
If at any time you want to go back to the default configuration, simply remove the config file in /etc/eopkg.