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Description

The RPM Package Manager (RPM) serves as a robust system for managing software packages, enabling users to compile software from source into easily distributable formats, as well as facilitating the installation, updating, and removal of these packages; it also allows for the querying of extensive details about both installed and uninstalled software packages, along with the ability to verify their integrity and the overall software installation process. Metadata related to the package is contained within the RPM header, a binary data structure that organizes information in specific tags, each associated with a defined meaning and type. Although this metadata is not embedded within the header, it is essential for the code that interprets the header to understand these definitions. In this structure, tags are identified solely by their numerical representation, and each tag can either be a simple scalar type or an array comprising these types. While the type system does not strictly enforce it, the RPM code conventionally assumes that related tags contain the same number of entries, ensuring a consistent organization of data. This design contributes significantly to the effectiveness of the RPM system in managing and maintaining software packages.

Description

eoPKG serves as the package manager for the Solus operating system, facilitating the management of installed software packages, allowing users to search for new applications, and applying system updates. Users can modify the system root for eoPKG commands and configure the username and password for connecting to Basic-Auth repositories. Furthermore, it enables the option to provide detailed debug information and backtraces while also allowing users to limit bandwidth usage to a specified numeric value in KBs. The package manager can disable ANSI escape sequences, which are typically used for colorization in output. A successful operation returns a code of 0, while any non-zero return code indicates that an error has occurred during the process. Additionally, users can easily monitor their package management activities through the debug feature, ensuring a more efficient troubleshooting experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

CodeSign Secure Yes 
Fedora Yes 
GaraSign Yes 
Solus No 

Integrations

CodeSign Secure No 
Fedora No 
GaraSign No 
Solus Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

RPM Package Manager

Website

rpm.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

eoPKG

Website

github.com/solus-project/package-management/blob/master/man/eopkg.1.md

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