Rpm-analyzer is a visual software that facilitates the analysis of rpm dependencies.
Additionally, RPM-Analyzer is versatile enough to be used to maintain a Red Hat-based distribution, due to the inclusion of hdlist and comps.xml analysis tools. Overall, this software is an essential for any software developer’s toolkit.
Let's dive deeper into some of RPM Analyzer's key features. This tool is based on the rpm database, hdlist. Once the database is loaded, users can create a set of rpm based on three criteria: the current system configuration, predefined groups from comps.xml, or a user’s specific selection.
Furthermore, this set of rpm automatically includes the required dependencies, and can be exported as an ASCII or HTML file. Users can easily view which packages are required and which should be removed in order to add or remove specific rpm packages.
A few updates are worth mentioning in the latest release of RPM-Analyzer, including the ability for users to have their preferences automatically saved and restored. Furthermore, the packaging has undergone a re-work and the versioning has been changed.
In conclusion, RPM-Analyzer is a superior tool that offers a wide range of features and functionality. It’s perfect for developers who require an easy-to-use rpm analysis mechanism for maintaining their packages.
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