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Old 11-13-2007, 06:20 PM   #1
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two questions-linux noob


what are the two package managment tools used in Linux distros?and what is a repository?thanks
 
Old 11-13-2007, 06:26 PM   #2
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Well, the package management system varies depending on what distro you're using. Debian (and derivatives like Ubuntu) use dpkg and apt-get (or aptitude) for package management. I think OpenSuse uses Yast. Fedora I think uses rpm.

A repository is an online collection of software. There are different repo's for different distros. Some are officially supported and some are unofficial (community supported).
 
Old 11-13-2007, 06:35 PM   #3
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Thanks a lot man
 
Old 11-13-2007, 06:43 PM   #4
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I got a couple of more questions

what is the simplest revision control system in common use?
what is the difference between CVN and SVN?
what is a tarball?

thanks a lot~
 
Old 11-13-2007, 06:49 PM   #5
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1) No idea.
2) No idea.
3) Try google. The first entry on Wikipedia will probably suffice...

Are these homework questions?

Typically people will ignore you for trying to get answers to homework...
 
  


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