RPM Query?

[LEARNER_LEARNER]

I am new to linux. I has just installed FC5. Now My 1st query is what is 'RPM'.2nd is where can i find this software & 3rd how can i do install this software. Plz help me . And don't ask me to search the forum I had tried it and I got more confused. Plz explain in detail and step by step. I had always been a Windows fan and I hope that all of u out there will convert me into a linux fan.ThanX 4 reply. :confused:

[Desi-Tek.com]

su
rpm -Uvh file.rpm to upgrade
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rpm -ivh fileName.rpm to install new rpm file.

or double click on rpm file it will start installation wizard. same as windows installation wizard

for more detail visit www.fedorafaq.org (http://www.fedorafaq.org)

[Sykora]

The 'u' in the upgrade command is supposed to be 'U' ie capitalized. Just thought I should point it out.

[JGuru]

RPM stands for Redhat Package Manager. It's used by RPM-based Linux distros like
RHEL, Fedora, Suse, & Mandriva Linux etc.,
Just follow what @Sykora has said to install RPM packages in Fedora.

For installing other packages in Fedora Linux , read the Sticky , Click here (http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30367)

Under 'Fedora' Checkout the Stanton Finley Notes.It's has everything you need
to play VCD/DVD, MP3 etc., in Fedora Core 5.