Updating Packages / Libraries on RedHat

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nigma
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Updating Packages / Libraries on RedHat

Post by nigma »

One of the reasons I don't use linux more is because everytime a try to download new software I find out I have older libs, etc. on my system and then it takes me a few days to find and install the new libs only to find out that I have eight more things that need to be updated before I can install the new software.

Now, the reason it may be so hard for me is because I'm a linux n00b, but I'm wondering if there is a way you can update all (or a majority) of the packages / libs that you have installed without doing each one individually?

Do the other RedHat distros allow you to do this? Or do any of the linux distros let you do this?

If what i'm saying is inaccurate or I used some incorrect terminology please let me know so I don't make a fool out of myself next time I post somewhere :)

Thanks for any and all help provided.
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Post by Roja »

http://freshrpms.net/apt/ .

Get apt-rpm for your redhat box and never look back.

to install something complicated, like gdm?

# apt-get install gdm

And it will automatically handle the dependencies, the libraries, and even slice and dice your potatos.

Apt is a port from Debian's fantastic package management system.

Its apt-get-a-licious.
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