dnf is the right way for an end user to manage packages in modern versions, as it brings lots of extra functionality and an easier command interface - but yes the command rpm -i is able to install and upgrade packages. RPM’s name is a recursive acronym “RPM Package Manager”
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So, I can use sudo rpm install… instead of sudo dnf/yum install…?
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dnf is the right way for an end user to manage packages in modern versions, as it brings lots of extra functionality and an easier command interface - but yes the command rpm -i is able to install and upgrade packages. RPM’s name is a recursive acronym “RPM Package Manager”
Well, I’ll be damned then. I’ve learned something new today.
@CaptDust @penquin when i started using it 25 years ago it stood for Red Hat Package Manager.