Finding Packages on the Internet
You want to perform a task, but your current software doesn't seem to do it. After googling the Web and consulting with peers, you have the name of a package that you believe will do the job. It may be a new package or an updated version of your current software. First, determine that the package is not on your system. RPM gives you a list of all packages installed when you type:
rpm -qa | more
The list displays one page at a time. If the package is not installed, is not on your distribution CDs, and is not at the distribution Web site, you need to look for the package on the Internet. Most software has a home Web site where you can get information about the package and its dependencies and download the latest ...
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