How can I keep track of what I've installed on Fedora?
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CuriousCat88
Hey everyone! I've been diving into Fedora for a few days now and trying to learn as I go. One thing that's been on my mind is how to keep track of what I've installed through the terminal. I recently installed openrazer to use razergenie, and while I can see razergenie in my applications, there's no separate app for openrazer itself. It seems like there's a lot of stuff getting installed that I can't directly access. How can I find out what I've installed? Is there a way to uninstall these packages if I forget about them? I'm a bit uneasy not having a clear view of what's going on. Thanks!
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There's also a command called `history` in Fedora that shows you all the terminal commands you've run, including the installations. Just keep in mind that the history is user-specific, so if you run commands with `sudo`, make sure to check that user’s history, too. It’s a handy way to track what you’ve done in the terminal!
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The names of packages don’t always match the commands or applications you can run. Most package managers like DNF or YUM in Fedora allow you to check what’s installed along with the files that come with each package. You can use commands like `dnf list installed` to see everything you have, making it easier to manage your software.
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Just a heads-up, it might help to understand the difference between packages, applications, and dependencies. A package is not necessarily an app; it could be a library or a set of tools. Packages might not appear as separate apps in your launcher, especially if they're more like command-line utilities. Just think of it like how Windows has .dll files alongside .exe files—some components are not designed to be directly executed.
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CuriousCat88: Thanks for the clarity! I was a bit confused about that distinction. I’ll definitely look into it further.