DEB vs RPM: Linux Package Differences

Deb and RPM are two different software package management systems used for Linux distributions like Debian and Red Hat.

deb is the software package format used in Debian systems, with a .deb extension. The dpkg command is used to manage deb packages in Debian systems, and software packages can be installed, uninstalled, and updated using tools such as apt-get.

RPM is the software package format used in Red Hat systems, with the extension .rpm. The rpm command is used to manage rpm packages in Red Hat systems, and software packages can be installed, uninstalled, and updated through tools such as yum and dnf.

In terms of usage, there are slight differences in the commands and parameters between deb and rpm, but their functions are basically the same. The main differences lie in the way they handle dependencies, as well as in aspects such as software package construction and distribution. Additionally, because they depend on different Linux distributions, this can also lead to compatibility issues with software packages.