Re: How to extract a file from a package for comparison purposes?

On 7/25/24 3:08 AM, Felix Miata wrote:

1-Visit the desired file(s) using Midnight Commander 2-Select desired file(s) 3-F5 Expanded version in case the steps between 1-2 have you scratching your head a bit. I read Felix's post to mean:

1-Visit the desired RPM [edit] using Midnight Commander 1a - Press Enter to see contents of rpm packaging 1b - Select CONTENTS.cpio 1c - Press Enter to navigate to desired files 2-Select desired file(s) 3-F5

(correct me if that isn't what you meant or if I'm missing an easier way) mc provides a simple visual way to copy individual files out of any archive (including rpm) and some may find that easier than rpm2cpio. -- David C. Rankin, J.D.,P.E.