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RPM File - What is an .rpm file and how do I open it?
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What is an RPM file? An RPM file is an installation package originally developed for the Red Hat Linux operating system, but now used by many other Linux distributions as well. RPM files are commonly used for installing programs on Linux systems.
More Information RPM files can be converted to other formats, such as .DEB files, using a Debian program called Alien. The following Alien command converts the file package_name.rpm into a new file package_name.deb : alien <options> package_name.rpm
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.RPM File Extension
2 file types use the .rpm file extension.
Red Hat Package Manager File
| Developer | Red Hat |
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3.8 | 136 Votes |
What is an RPM file?
An RPM file is an installation package originally developed for the Red Hat Linux operating system, but now used by many other Linux distributions as well. RPM files are commonly used for installing programs on Linux systems.
More Information
RPM files can be converted to other formats, such as .DEB files, using a Debian program called Alien. The following Alien command converts the file package_name.rpm into a new file package_name.deb :
alien <options> package_name.rpm
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Category: Compressed Files
Updated: March 14, 2019
RealPlayer Plugin
| Developer | RealNetworks |
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An RPM file may also be a plugin for old versions of RealNetworks RealPlayer, a media player application. It extends the functionality of RealPlayer by adding support for additional media formats, improving playback features, or integrating with third-party services. Recent versions of RealPlayer no longer support RPM files.
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RPM plugins improved the versatility of older versions of RealPlayer by allowing users to customize the app to better fit their needs. For example, if RealPlayer did not natively support a video format, a user could install an RPM plugin that added support for the video file type instead of downloading and installing a different program that supported the file format.
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Updated: October 2, 2024