FAQ:Installing RPM packages on rPath Linux
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| Question: How can I install RPM packages on rPath Linux? | ||
Answer: rPath Linux is a distribution based on Conary package management. Conary is a newer technology than RPM package management, and rPath Linux does not include the rpm command and tools used to install and manage RPM packages. However, software packaged for RPM can be readily packaged for Conary so that it can be installed on Conary-based systems such as rPath Linux.
Appliance developers often package RPMs so that they can be installed on a software appliance. If you are using a software appliance based on rPath technologies, you should not need to install and maintain software at a command line; a software appliance is typically maintained as a monolithic unit from a single administrative interface with little or no command-line access. Before installing software on an appliance, consult the Independent Software Vendor (who markets the software appliance) for support.
Conary packaging provides two options for packaging RPMs: packaging a source RPM and packaging a binary. Before taking on such packaging, developers should check to see if the RPMs were previously packaged for Conary, and determine whether existing packages meet their needs. Those interested in learning how to package for Conary can follow the Tutorials on the rPath Wiki and bookmark Conary:Packaging for continued reference.