The new dnf command for Fedora 22 replaces the old yum command. But this new utility is still easy to use. To install all pending updates for Fedora 22, use this command.
[root@localhost homer]# dnf update |
Use the dnf install command to install software.
[root@localhost homer]# dnf install vim mc Last metadata expiration check performed 2:49:19 ago on Mon Jul 6 13:21:26 2015. Dependencies resolved. ============================================================================================================================ Package Arch Version Repository Size ============================================================================================================================ Installing: gpm-libs x86_64 1.20.7-6.fc22 fedora 36 k mc x86_64 1:4.8.13-1.fc22 fedora 1.8 M vim-common x86_64 2:7.4.640-4.fc22 fedora 6.0 M vim-enhanced x86_64 2:7.4.640-4.fc22 fedora 1.1 M vim-filesystem x86_64 2:7.4.640-4.fc22 fedora 19 k Transaction Summary ============================================================================================================================ Install 5 Packages Total download size: 8.9 M Installed size: 30 M Is this ok [y/N]: |
Use the dnf distro-sync command to sync all installed packages with the updated versions.
[root@localhost homer]# dnf distro-sync |
To find a certain package or packages, use this command.
[root@localhost homer]# dnf search prboom Last metadata expiration check performed 3:07:16 ago on Mon Jul 6 13:21:26 2015. ================================================================== N/S Matched: prboom ================================================================== prboom.x86_64 : Open source port of the DOOM game engine prboom-plus.x86_64 : Free enhanced DOOM engine |
With these simple commands the Linux user will be able to install software and updates easily. So get started now.