This software allows users to easily delete outdated RPM files from the cache. By removing unnecessary files, system performance is improved and disk space is freed up.
The Tidy RPM Cache script (formerly known as Delete Obsolete RPMS) is a useful tool for managing software packages on Linux distributions that use RPM as their software management system, such as Fedora. This Python script allows users to easily delete obsolete RPM package files from the package manager's cache, freeing up valuable disk space.
To use the script, users can specify the directory containing RPM package files using the --dir option. The script will compare the version information of all RPM package files to identify obsolete packages and display a list of these packages before asking for confirmation to delete them. If users wish to skip this confirmation step, they can use the --force option.
The script also includes options to exclude specific packages from being tested for obsolescence using regular expressions. Users can also specify the number of versions of a package to keep, excluding the newest version, using the --num-obsolete option.
For those who want to monitor the script's operations, the --verbose option provides detailed information about the packages being examined, while the --quiet option disables all output except warning and error messages.
Overall, the Tidy RPM Cache script is a must-have for users looking to keep their system organized and free of unnecessary packages. It offers a wealth of options while being straightforward and easy to use, making it a valuable addition to any Linux user's toolkit.
The script was developed to address a missing feature in YUM, an RPM-based software management system that allows for the storage of downloaded package files in a cache directory for later use. However, YUM does not provide a feature to automatically delete obsolete package files, making Tidy RPM Cache a much-needed solution.
The script has been tested on Fedora 9 with Python 2.5.1-25 and rpm-python 4.4.2.3-2. For more information on the script and its options, users can consult the help information provided with the script using the --help option.
To use the script, users can specify the directory containing RPM package files using the --dir option. The script will compare the version information of all RPM package files to identify obsolete packages and display a list of these packages before asking for confirmation to delete them. If users wish to skip this confirmation step, they can use the --force option.
The script also includes options to exclude specific packages from being tested for obsolescence using regular expressions. Users can also specify the number of versions of a package to keep, excluding the newest version, using the --num-obsolete option.
For those who want to monitor the script's operations, the --verbose option provides detailed information about the packages being examined, while the --quiet option disables all output except warning and error messages.
Overall, the Tidy RPM Cache script is a must-have for users looking to keep their system organized and free of unnecessary packages. It offers a wealth of options while being straightforward and easy to use, making it a valuable addition to any Linux user's toolkit.
The script was developed to address a missing feature in YUM, an RPM-based software management system that allows for the storage of downloaded package files in a cache directory for later use. However, YUM does not provide a feature to automatically delete obsolete package files, making Tidy RPM Cache a much-needed solution.
The script has been tested on Fedora 9 with Python 2.5.1-25 and rpm-python 4.4.2.3-2. For more information on the script and its options, users can consult the help information provided with the script using the --help option.
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