gconf-schemas

`gconf-schemas [--install|--uninstall|--list] `

--install
    Installs the specified schema file into the system's GConf schema directory.

--uninstall
    Uninstalls the specified schema file from the system's GConf schema directory. The schema-file must be the filename, not the full path.

--list
    Lists all installed GConf schema files.

The `gconf-schemas` command is used to manage GConf schema definitions. GConf is a configuration database system used by the GNOME desktop environment and other applications to store configuration settings. Schema files define the valid keys and values that can be stored in the GConf database, including data types, default values, and descriptions.

`gconf-schemas` allows administrators and developers to install, uninstall, and list schema files, ensuring that applications have access to the correct configuration information. It is essential for maintaining a consistent and well-defined configuration environment across a system or network. Proper schema management helps prevent errors, ensures application compatibility, and provides a structured way to manage application settings. The command typically interacts with the system's GConf configuration directories, ensuring schemas are available to applications at runtime.

The `gconf-schemas` command requires appropriate privileges to install or uninstall schema files, usually root or administrator. GConf has been superseded by `dconf` in many modern systems; if you're using a recent GNOME environment, you might be better off using `dconf` commands.

GConf schema files are typically XML files that define the structure and properties of configuration keys. These files specify the data type of each key (e.g., string, integer, boolean), the default value, and a human-readable description. Applications use this schema information to validate and interpret configuration settings.

GConf was a widely used configuration system in the GNOME 2 desktop environment. The `gconf-schemas` command was introduced to facilitate the management of schema definitions, ensuring consistent application configurations. With the transition to GNOME 3 and the adoption of `dconf`, GConf is now considered legacy technology, though it may still be present in older systems or for compatibility with older applications.

gconfd(8), gconftool-2(1)