Using the Command Line Tools
Getting Started Guide
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To list all of the software packages installed on your system, using a pag-
ing tool to move up and down within the list:
rpm -qa | less
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To un-install a package on your system (requires only the name of the
package, not the version and platform information):
rpm -e packagename
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To install a new software package, updating it if necessary from a prior
installed version, and showing hash marks as the installation progresses
(requires the full name of the package as it appears using the ls com-
mand):
rpm -Uvh packagename
To learn more about the rpm command and its many options, review the rpm
manual page (enter man rpm).