Improve package tracking scripts with error handling and logging

[Githubguy132010]

Description

This pull request addresses issue #120 by enhancing the package tracking script with improved error handling, robust logging capabilities, and configurable update channels.

Changes Made

1. Enhanced Error Handling

• Added proper error checking for network connectivity with retry mechanism
• Implemented command existence verification for dependencies
• Added timeout handling for network operations
• Created a cleanup function that executes on script exit
• Improved exit code handling and status reporting

2. Comprehensive Logging System

• Implemented a flexible logging system with multiple log levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARNING, ERROR)
• Added configurable log file location
• Enhanced console output with color-coded messages
• Added detailed progress reporting during package processing
• Included timestamps in all log messages

3. Configuration System

• Added support for loading settings from a configuration file
• Created an example configuration file with documented options
• Implemented command-line parameter support for overriding config options
• Added ability to save current settings as a new configuration file

4. Additional Improvements

• Added ability to check specific repositories
• Implemented update interval checking to prevent unnecessary network operations
• Enhanced the package comparison report with additional statistics
• Added command-line help documentation
• Improved code organization and comments for better maintainability

Files Modified

• scripts/package_tracking/track_package_updates.sh: Complete rewrite with new features
• Added scripts/package_tracking/config.conf.example: Example configuration file

Testing

• Verified error handling with simulated network failures
• Tested logging functionality across different verbosity levels
• Confirmed the configuration system works correctly with various settings
• Ensured backward compatibility with existing usage patterns

Fixes #120