Unix Syntax Comparison: Software
The following are pages that list various commands and tools for
Solaris, Linux, HP-UX, and AIX.
Task
Solaris
Linux
HP-UX
AIX
Install Software
pkgadd
rpm -i package
swinstall
installp -a
Uninstall Software
pkgrm
rpm -e package
swremove
installp -u
List Installed Software
pkginfo
rpm -qa
swlist
lslpp -L all
Verify Installed Software
pkginfo -i
pkginfo -prpm -V package
swlist -l fileset -a state
lppchk -v
List All Files
pkgchk -l package
rpm -ql package
swlist -l file fileset
lslpp -f fileset
List Installed Patches
patchadd -p
swlist -l patch
what /stand/vmunixinstfix -i
Package Owner
pkgchk -l -p path
rpm -qf file
swlist -l file | grep path
lslpp -w path
SW Directory
/var/sadm
/var/lib/rpm
/var/adm/sw/
/usr/lpp