Use of yum command

[suresh_infoguy]

Hi can any one explain the use of yum command in linux....... For installation we are using rpm command........ so what is the need for yum command.... anything special....... Pls give me detailed explanation

[mechdave]

Yum does all the dependancies for you straight from the command line, it just makes everything easier, see "man yum" on your system for more details...

[Schotty]

yum install packagename
yum whatprovides filename
yum remove appname
yum update