I installed dnsperf a while back, and I noticed today that when I ran paru, it prompted me to install 'libck', which is a dependency for dnsperf. I checked the output of `pacman -Qmm` and found that it lists `quazip-qt5`, `libck`, and `dnsperf`, which weren't there before. My question is, is it normal for paru to automatically update packages that have been removed from the official repos? Also, is there a central source where I can find information about removed packages from the repositories?
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The Arch news page is usually a good place to look for updates on changes in package availability, although they may not cover every single removal. I personally run `paru -c` periodically to clean up any orphaned packages, since packages that get removed from the official repos tend to become orphans if they’re not dependencies for any other installed packages.
Honestly, if you're struggling with the basics of Arch, it might be worth reconsidering your choice of distribution. Arch requires a bit of familiarity with commands and rep management. Just think of it like this: if you decide you don't need that package anymore, you can check for orphaned packages using `pacman -Qm`. It’s crucial to understand what you have on your system.
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