Linux Distributions

Question 1

Linux distributions

Answer 1

● RPM-based

		○ Uses the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) format

       	● dpkg-based 

○ Uses the Debian package format (.deb)

Question 2

Package Management Systems

Answer 2

■ Package management systems ensure proper installation, upgrading, and removal of software

■ They also handle software dependencies, ensuring required libraries are installed

Question 3

What are the key features of RPM-Based Linux Distros?

Answer 3

● Uses the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) format
● Package management tools
○ dnf (previously yum)
○ zypper (for openSUSE)

		● Preferred in enterprise environments due to stability, security,
		and structured release cycles

● Some distributions, like Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), require a paid

Question 4

Examples of RPM based distros

Answer 4

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
○ Commercial distribution, offers official support

	● Fedora
		○ Upstream testing ground for RHEL, latest software updates

	● CentOS Stream
		○ Rolling preview of RHEL (replacing traditional CentOS)

	● AlmaLinux & Rocky Linux
		○ Free, stable, and binary-compatible alternatives to RHEL
	
	● openSUSE
	
		○ Uses zypper for package management, known for
		enterprise and desktop use

Question 5

Package Installation in RPM-Based Systems

Answer 5

dnf

Question 6

openSUSE

Answer 6

Uses zypper for package management, known for
enterprise and desktop use

Question 7

dnf installation with FireFox

Answer 7

sudo dnf install firefox

Question 8

zypper installation with FireFox

Answer 8

sudo zypper install firefox

Question 9

What are the key features of dpkg-Based Linux Distros?

Answer 9

■ Key Features
● Uses the Debian package format (.deb)
● Package management tools

				○ apt (Advanced Package Tool)
					■ Fetches and installs software automatically
				○ dpkg
					■ Manually installs .deb files
	
			● Extensive repositories and strong community support
	
			● More user-friendly and frequently updated

Question 10

Examples of dpkg-Based Distributions

Answer 10

Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Kali Linux

Question 11

Debian

Answer 11

○ Highly stable, used as the foundation for many other
distros

Question 12

Ubuntu

Answer 12

○ Popular, user-friendly, with frequent updates and a large
software ecosystem

Question 13

Linux Mint

Answer 13

Designed for desktop users, similar to Windows UI

Question 14

Kali Linux

Answer 14

Specialized for penetration testing and cybersecurity

Question 15

Package Installation in dpkg-Based Systems

Answer 15

apt (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Kali Linux)

Question 16

Using dpkg (manually installing a .deb file)

Answer 16

sudo dpkg -i firefox.deb

Question 17

apt installation of FireFox

Answer 17

sudo apt install FireFox