Yum Update
YUM is a program that aids with managing RPM packages and thus managing software installs and updates on Redhat type Linux Distributions.
This information is for people who maintain a personal Linux computer --- updates on HEP Linux cluster computers are handled by the admin.
YUM Commands
tell YUM to update the system (checks for updates of all installed packages):
yum update
ask yum about what is installed on the system:
yum list
ask yum about a specfic package (will list available and installed packages):
yum list kernel*
Note the
*
wildcard above, this will list packages with names beginning with kernel, such as kernel-utils, etc.
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TomRockwell - 03 Jan 2007