What did I install again? (RPM)

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What did I install again? (RPM)

Postby viking60 » 19 Jul 2010, 23:23

Often I have wondered what an update (or I) have installed in Mandriva. I never remember the command so I just write it down here:

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rpm -qa --last | less

This will show the installations - the last one being on top and the oldest one at the bottom. Exit with q.
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Re: What did I install again? (RPM)

Postby Joste » 21 Jul 2010, 22:18

Nice! I didn't know you could do that, great for after updates.
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Re: What did I install again? (RPM)

Postby viking60 » 22 Jul 2010, 01:58

Yes exactly. I like it a lot, it gives me a feeling of control after those automated updates.
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