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Based on: Package Management by Algis Rudys

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Name: Package Management
ID: m34136
Language: English (en)
Summary: This module provides an overview how software packages are managed in Linux distributions. It covers the RPM and Debian formats as well as the Apt and yum tool. As an alternative it also discusses how to compile an application from the source files.
Subject: Science and Technology
Keywords: Apache installation, apt, apt-get, Debian, dpkg, Linux, rpm, software package, Ubuntu, yum
License: Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 3.0
Authors: Hannes Hirzel (hannes.hirzel@gmail.com)
Copyright Holders: Hannes Hirzel (hannes.hirzel@gmail.com)
Maintainers: Hannes Hirzel (hannes.hirzel@gmail.com)
Latest version: 1.6 (history)
First publication date: Mar 27, 2010 7:29 am -0500
Last revision to module: Jun 18, 2012 8:26 am -0500
Based On: Package Management
Originally By: Algis Rudys (arudys@rice.edu)

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Version History

Version: 1.6 Jun 18, 2012 8:26 am -0500 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
minor updates in Debian section
Version: 1.5 Feb 6, 2012 5:41 am -0600 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
minor corrections
Version: 1.4 Nov 9, 2011 12:59 am -0600 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
added example of how to install the Apache web server.
Version: 1.3 Dec 20, 2010 10:44 am -0600 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
expanded abbreviation 'apt' to 'Advanced Packaging Tool'
Version: 1.2 Mar 27, 2010 2:01 pm -0500 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
Reformatted and changed section on manual installation. Various other minor changes.
Version: 1.1 Mar 27, 2010 9:45 am -0500 by Hannes Hirzel
Changes: 
Expanded, rpm examples and yum tool added.

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