Which to use? -ivh, -Uvh or -Fvh.

Rui Miguel Seabra rms at 1407.org
Thu Jul 15 16:39:46 UTC 2004


On Thu, 2004-07-15 at 09:35 -0700, Dan Barnes wrote:
> How can I determine if a rpm file should be
> added to the system with an INSTALL (-ivh),
> UPDATE (-Uvh) or a FRESHEN (-Fvh)?

You [i]nstall when you don't have that package (whatever version)
installed.

You [F]reshen when ou want to update an installed package

You [U]pgrade when you want to freshen, but also install any new rpms in
the argument list.

Rui

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