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== Investigation 2: How do you install and remove software with RPM? ==
# Boot up and log into your '''f19host''' machine. Remember to open a web-browser and connect to the Internet ( you will '''not'''<u></u> be reminded in future labs).
# Insert your '''Fedora19 Full Install DVD''' into your DVD drive.
# Use the graphical file manager called '''Nautilus''' (remember that you can click Activities, and type nautilus in the search box, then click the application icon to launch.
# Issue the following command: <code>'''rpm -e lynx'''</code>. Notice that you only need the application name to remove the package, and not the full install package rpm filename.
# Issue an RPM query to verify that lynx is no longer installed. Record this command in your lab log-book.
# In your terminal, issue a command to move to the appropriate sub-directory for packages that begin with the letter '''sk'''.# Issue the following command: <code>'''rpm -i seahorsekolourpaint-34.810.24-1.fc19.x86_64.rpm'''</code># Use an rpm query to display information regarding the seahorse application. What is Was your installation successful? If there were errors, what do you think caused the purpose of this applicationproblem with that package installation? Record your findings in your lab log-book.
'''Answer the Investigation 2 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''
<ol>
<li value="2">Issue the command: <code>'''yum install seahorsekolourpaint'''</code> and answer <code>y</code> to the question about installation.
<ol type="a">
<li>Where did ''yum'' get the BackupPC ''kolourpaint'' software?</li> <li>Why could ''yum'' install BackupPC ''kolourpaint'' when rpm couldn't?</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Issue an RPM query to verify that BackupPC is the Kolourpaint application has been installed. Record this command in your lab log-book.</li> <li>Issue the command: <code>yum remove BackupPCkolorpaint</code></li> <li>Issue an RPM query to verify that BackupPC kolourpaint is no longer installed. Issue an RPM query to show information that explains the purpose of the Kolourpaint application. Record this command in your lab log-book.</li>
<li>Install <code>nled</code> using '''yum'''. Record this command in your lab log-book.</li>
<li>Issue this command: <code>yum info cups</code></li>
