yum / rpm / make | When to use which one
- by Saif Bechan
I am new to Linux and am running CentOs. When I want to update or install certain software I came across three ways.
Sometimes it's:
yum install program
rpm -i program.rpm
wget program.tar.gz unpack ./configure make make install
That last one is a real pain, esp when you come from windows where a program install is usually one click and then a nice guide.
Now can someone please explain to me:
Why are there so many different ways to do this?
Which one do you recommend to use and why?
Are there any other ways for installing programs?