Ok, so I am from the Microsoft world...I know...please don't flame me.
Anyway, I don't understand the RPM technology or how it works.  I
have installed several packages, but unlike an install with MS I have
no idea where to find it or even if it installed.  So here are my
questions.

1.  Once an RPM has run, where the hell is it?

2.  Is there a way for me to force the RPM to place a shortcut on my
menu?

3.  Are there a set of "must need" tools and utilities that I should
be using with Redhat?

Thanks everyone.

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On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 23:10:35 -0800 Richard wrote:
quote:

> Ok, so I am from the Microsoft world...I know...please don't flame me.
>  Anyway, I don't understand the RPM technology or how it works.  I
> have installed several packages, but unlike an install with MS I have
> no idea where to find it or even if it installed.  So here are my
> questions.
>
> 1.  Once an RPM has run, where the hell is it?


rpm -ivh -> install
rpm -Uvh -> upgrade

if no complaints then it will be installed

rpm -qpli -> shows you information and content of an uninstalled package
rpm -qli  -> shows you information and content of an installed package

see: man rpm and rpm --help
quote:

> 2.  Is there a way for me to force the RPM to place a shortcut on my
> menu?


no, it's the job of the rpm packager to build in menu items for a program
if it should be in the menu
quote:

> 3.  Are there a set of "must need" tools and utilities that I should
> be using with Redhat?


tricky question: there are a lot of tools you should know using linux
get a good book for basics and first read the installation and customizing
documentation for Redhat which is to be found on www.redhat.com
quote:

> Thanks everyone.


Alexander


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Im a newbie too and had wondered the same thing.

On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 23:10:35 -0800, Richard wrote:

> Ok, so I am from the Microsoft world...I know...please don't flame me.
>  Anyway, I don't understand the RPM technology or how it works.  I
> have installed several packages, but unlike an install with MS I have
> no idea where to find it or even if it installed.  So here are my
> questions.
>
> 1.  Once an RPM has run, where the hell is it?
>
> 2.  Is there a way for me to force the RPM to place a shortcut on my
> menu?
>
> 3.  Are there a set of "must need" tools and utilities that I should
> be using with Redhat?
>
> Thanks everyone.

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