On Fri, 2007-10-26 at 18:22 +0200, Aniruddha wrote: > I wonder how do search and install rpm's from the commandline? I know I > can run yast in curses mode but I am looking for something more basic. > > In other words what is the openSUSE equivalent for: > > Debian > aptitude search $ (search in package names) > apt-cache search $ (search package descriptions) > aptitude install $ (install package) > > Gentoo > emerge -s $ (search in package names) > emerge -S $ (search package descriptions) > emerge $ (install package) > > -- > Regards, > > Aniruddha > I'm not sure what you mean by 'search' as it could mean many things. Could you explain more indepth on that one?
As for installing an rpm package, simply type 'rpm -i (filename.rpm)' Conversely, to uninstall, you would type 'rpm -e (packagename)' -- not the installed file name. > -- ---Bryen--- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
