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Hello all,
for upgrading, installing, deleting etc without get lost with the rpms from Linux 9 (redhat), get apt-get from http://apt.freshrpms.net/
If you want a graphical interface to apt-get, just type in a terminal
'apt-get install synaptic'
Or delete redhat and install debian unstable aka sid

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Good pointer from and useful confirmations from and that the Debian-style workflow can make some installs easier. That said, the second-hand reports in this thread illustrate two important trade‑offs: an APT front end can simplify dependency resolution on an RPM system, but RPM packaging conventions and repo metadata are different from Debian’s. ’s comment about Debian‑based distros is relevant: if the goal is the Debian workflow itself, a Debian family install avoids many compatibility risks.

Practical notes and cautions to keep a Red Hat 9 era system healthy:

  • Treat third‑party RPM repositories as untrusted until verified: check GPG keys and prefer repos that document package provenance and build targets.
  • Avoid mixing many unofficial repos; conflicting package names and differing shared‑library versions are the most common causes of breakage.
  • Test changes in a disposable environment (VM or chroot) before touching a production install. A snapshot or filesystem backup makes rollback far easier.

Quick inspection and recovery commands (safe, generic RPM tools):

rpm -qa                    # list all installed packages
rpm -V packagename         # verify package files against RPM database
rpm -qf /path/to/file      # find which package owns a file
rpm --rebuilddb            # rebuild RPM database if it becomes inconsistent
rpm -e --nodeps pkgname    # remove a package; use only if necessary

Brief workflow guidance: export the installed‑package list and keep it with backups, apply repo changes incrementally, and prefer vendor or well‑maintained community repos for critical software. For anyone wanting a true Debian apt experience, a Debian‑family distro or a VM/container running Debian will avoid the cross‑packaging pitfalls that show up in these posts.

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Hey there. Thanks for the info. If you want even more info about using apt-get in RedHat 8, check out this thread:

[thread]378[/thread]

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Hello,
I'd already read the thread, but from apt-get to redhat8 sucks, it' s a long way to go :)
Anyway, I'm using apt-get for debian since 3 years, apt-get for redhat9 for 2 weeks now (I hate rpm, you're looking to install ... let say xine and you still need 10 other before you can play a movie! Thanks, redhat !
So my point is that I search on the threads, but the info is well hidden :)
cheers,
gs

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The apt-get upgrade & apt-get update Eterm command is the fastest way to get all the lastes patches and ect.... People who use Read Hat are behind in the times considering they are selling redhat away.
Ive been using the aKa stealth distro Libranet which is based off the Debian dist.
www.libranet.com (has its own forums) To bad you cant post from SuSE/FreeBSD/IceWM/ect....with Konqueror/Mozilla/Opera/Galleon...ect(this is confirmed from different IP's) on www.daniweb.com the page just times out. Thats why I havnt posted in awhile. Maybe thats why the Linux forum is so slow. Well Im through getting all my windows updates so later.

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The apt-get upgrade & apt-get update Eterm command is the fastest way to get all the lastes patches and ect.... People who use Read Hat are behind in the times considering they are selling redhat away.
Ive been using the aKa stealth distro Libranet which is based off the Debian dist.
www.libranet.com (has its own forums) To bad you cant post from SuSE/FreeBSD/IceWM/ect....with Konqueror/Mozilla/Opera/Galleon...ect(this is confirmed from different IP's) on www.daniweb.com the page just times out. Thats why I havnt posted in awhile. Maybe thats why the Linux forum is so slow. Well Im through getting all my windows updates so later.

I have heard many good things about Debian. However, a friend of mine who uses Slackware introduced me to RedHat as my first Linux distro, and I never broadened my horizons :(

As for not being able to post, these forums rely on cookies enabled. Other than that, I don't know why it wouldn't work. :( I'll definitely look into it though. Thanks for the 411.

I have never had a problem with Mozilla or Konqueror from RedHat 9 w/ KDE. In addition, I use Safari on my Mac. OS X is BSD based and Safari is Konqueror in a cat costume. (Cat costume since OS X is codenamed cheetah/jaguar/panther).

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Debian is like using Gentoo without having to compile everything...it's great if you like to have a slim system without extra unneeded packages

I have had very little problems with apt-get for Red Hat, as it works very will (made the install of DVD:rip 1000x better/faster)

http://apt.freshrpms.net/

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I have no problems with apt and synaptic on RH9. Keeps my system updated painlessly.

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