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Old 07-18-2003, 02:41 PM   #1
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Listing files before intalling a RPM?

Hi,

I am trying to figure out how to list the files of an RPM before it's installed.
I have tried many options but still couldn't find it.
 
Old 07-18-2003, 02:58 PM   #2
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rpm -qlp name.rpm
 
Old 07-18-2003, 03:03 PM   #3
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Try:
rpm -qpl package.rpm

or this is also good:
rpm -qpi package.rpm


EDIT: took too long to check it!
Last edited by david_ross; 07-18-2003 at 03:04 PM.
 
Old 07-18-2003, 05:00 PM   #4
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Hi David,

Thanks. rpm -qpl works good.
 
  


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