Chapter 13. Downloading and Installing Software

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yum: Keeps the System Up-to-Date (FEDORA)

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pirut: Adds and Removes Software Packages (FEDORA)

483

BitTorrent (FEDORA)

484

rpm: Red Hat Package Manager

487

Keeping Software Up-to-Date

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up2date: Keeps Software Up-to-Date (RHEL)

494

Red Hat Network (RHEL)

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wget: Downloads Files Noninteractively

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A software package is the collection of scripts, programs, files, and directories required to run a software application, including utilities and system software. Using packages makes it easier to transfer, install, and uninstall applications. A package contains either executable files or source code files. Executable files are precompiled for a specific processor and operating ...

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