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zener 04-05-2006 06:24 AM

Where do RPMs go?
 
Where do the contents of .rpm files go after the installation, in order to configure the programs?
How can I determine the path?

chief_officer 04-05-2006 06:56 AM

Each file in the rpm goes to its specific directory as specified by the build.

Code:

rpm -l packagename.rpm
will give you the list of files present in the package. For further information

Code:

man 8 rpm
and look for the section "Package Query Options".

pixellany 04-05-2006 07:03 AM

When you install application SW, it usually goes in /usr or /opt. Utilities would be in /bin or /sbin.
The simple way to figure it out is just search on the program name. In a terminal, type "updatedb" and then "locate <progname>"

Depending on the package, it may set up menus in your GUI, also

reddazz 04-05-2006 08:02 AM

If you haven't installed the rpm you can check where the packages will be installed to by doing
Code:

#rpm -qlp nameOfpackage.rpm
If its already installed, you do
Code:

#rpm -ql nameOfpackage


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