How to Install Software in Red Hat Linux

[Gallard]

Hello,

I am a new user to Linux,
How can I start to install software and get it to work in a Linux environment.

[Devasis]

Use the Red Hat Package Manager

The Red Hat Package Manager’s primary function is to allow the installation and removal of files (typically, precompiled software). It is wonderfully easy to use, and several graphical interfaces have been built around it to make it even easier.

The RPM tool performs the installation and uninstallation of RPMs. The tool also maintains a central database of what RPMs you have installed and other information about the package.

[Solomon]

Follow the given steps :

• Open a root shell/terminal.
• Type the root password.
• To update the package lists type apt-get update
• Type apt-get install "program name".
• For example, to install the Dillo web browser, you would type apt-get install dillo.
• Confirm by pressing Y.
• You're done.
• Consider also Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM)