Hey everyone! I've just started using Fedora and I'm picking things up as I go along. One thing that's been bothering me is that while I'm installing various applications through the terminal, not all of them seem to have a visible app that I can launch. For instance, I installed openrazer to use with razergenie, which I can find in my applications, but I can't find openrazer itself anywhere.
I'm getting a bit anxious about how to keep track of what I've installed. If I need to uninstall something later, can I simply remember what I've installed, or is there a better way? It feels a bit overwhelming to have so much control but not really any clarity, you know? Thanks a lot!
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You might find the command "history" useful! It shows you a list of terminal commands you've executed, which includes installations. Just keep in mind that this will display history based on the user you're logged in as—so if you used "sudo," you'll need to check from that perspective.
Important to know the difference between a package, an application, and dependencies in Linux. Don't be discouraged if these terms are new to you! Think of it like this: a package might contain the code libraries or system files that help run an application, similar to how .dll files work on Windows. It's not just about GUI apps; many packages run in the terminal or support other software!
Packages aren't always the same as the commands you use to run them. Most package managers in Fedora have features that let you see which files are included in each package and where they're installed. So you can check that out when you need to know what’s on your system!
Exactly! Some packages like libraries won't have a GUI at all, so they won't show up in your app launcher, but they're still crucial for other applications to work.