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Suppose you want to search the rpm's installed on a linux server that uses rpm (the Redhat Package Manager). I find the easiest way to query is by doing something like this:

rpm -qa | fgrep httpd

The -qa will list all installed rpm's, then we can pipe a grep to search the list.

I was searching for a free snowflake background to use in my weekly amazon deals newsletter, and couldn't find one I liked, so I took a few minutes and made one. Feel free to use this background on your website, or whataever:

I just started the Simplessity Blog, it has a focus on simplicity.