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Old 02-02-2004, 10:02 PM   #1
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rpm question


I am very new to linux - After I "install" an rpm how do I launch the program.

Thanks (examples help)
 
Old 02-02-2004, 10:04 PM   #2
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typically just type what its name is ...
for example say you installed mplayer, and the filename is called
mplayer-3484-38473.pre01.beta.rpm
and you install it, then typically when you type :
mplayer
in the terminal it will launch ...
 
Old 02-02-2004, 10:08 PM   #3
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sweet, thanks
 
  


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