This is an experimental Linux port of the Mac version of Homebrew. Installation currently only works via the manual method.
Changes in this version should be summarised in Linux Version Changes and Features
Instructions for the mac version can be found on the original homepage.
Use at your peril.
brew search
for a list.brew server
to browse packages off of a local web server.brew help
or man brew
or check the mac version wiki.
Well, Homebrew is written by a splendid chap named Max Howell.
I'm Nick Devenish.