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Use cases

• Find package to be installed (includes taking a look at what software is available) and add to installation queue
• Check for Updates and add to installation queue
• includes: Get GLSA for installed software
• Install choosen package from installation queue
• Setting USE-FLAGS for installation
• Installing 3rd party package
• Uninstalling package
• Check emerge history
• Manage Masks / Unmasks
• Solving problems with conflicting dependencies
• Updating (Merging) config-files (etc-config)
• Manage Portage configuration (editing make.conf)

Simplified use cases

Based on personas study below.

• Install new packages
• Uninstall packages
• Update package to keep system secure

Have a look at the personas that were developed for Kuroo. They are meant to help the developers get away from developing for a fuzzy average type of user. Instead personas give the target user group a face, real characteristics and needs.