Pacman New Configuration File
General Information
| Title | .PACNEW File Extension |
| Extension | .pacnew |
| Full Form | Pacman New Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Arch Linux Developers |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Preserve new config |
| Additional Functions | Compare, Merge configurations |
| Features | Text-based, Upgrade safety |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text clarity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Upgrade | Yes |
| Configuration Backup | Yes |
| Manual Intervention | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Misconfiguration |
| Best Practices | Regular review, Manual merging |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated With | Pacman updates |
| Notable Changes | Configuration handling |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pacsave, .cfg, .conf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Pacman Package Manager |
Free | Arch Linux |
 Vim Editor |
Free | Cross-platform |
 GNU Diffutils |
Free | Cross-platform |