berkeley-db@5

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  "why_use_this": "Berkeley DB 5 is keg-only because it\u0027s an older major version; install this only if you need to build or link against legacy software that specifically requires the 5.x API. It provides embedded database functionality without a separate server process, useful for applications bundled with their own persistent storage layer."
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