Chapter 2 - Managing Software - Seat6 Flashcards
What is the proper way to overcome a package dependency problem?
pg. 79
install, upgrade, or replace the dependency problem
What parts of the a library enable programs to be written for the the library and often include the string dev or devel in their names?
pg. 80
Development libraries
What are the most popular Linux widget sets, and both ship largely as libraries?
pg. 81
GIMP Tool Kit (GTK+)
Qt
Dynamic libraries are also know as what?
pg. 82
Shared Libraries
How do binary program files point to libraries?
pg. 83
name or providing a complete path.
What option displays the system’s node name (network host name?
pg. 88
-n or –nodename
What option displays the kernel name?
pg. 88
-s or –kernel-name
How can you find the kernel version?
pg. 88
-v or –kernel-version
What is the heart of every Linux system?
pg. 88
Linux kernel
How can the actual kernel version number be found?
pg. 88
-r or –kernel-release
How can you get information about your machine?
pg. 88
-m or –machine
How can you get information about your CPU, such as manufacturer, model, and clock speed?
pg. 88
-p or –processor
How can you find hardware platform information?
pg. 88
-i or –hardward-platform, but often returns unknown
How can you find you OS name?
pg. 88
-o or –operating-system
How can you find all available information?
pg. 88
-a or –all
