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The guide walks you through installing QMPlay2 on Linux Mint 20 or 21, offering both official repository and PPA options so you can choose the version that fits your needs. After updating apt and optionally adding the PPA, it covers how to install the package, resolve dependency conflicts with commands like sudo apt install -f, and launch the player via a menu entry or qmplay2 & in the terminal. Troubleshooting sections highlight common issues such as no audio output, plugin errors, and crashes, providing fixes ranging from reinstalling pulseaudio‑module‑bluetooth to deleting configuration files. With its concise steps and practical tips, the article aims to get users listening quickly without chasing broken packages or endless dependency loops.

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The article walks through several ways to list RPM dependencies with DNF, helping administrators check what a package needs before they install or update it on Fedora, CentOS, or other RHEL‑based distributions. It starts by showing how to query an already installed package with the combination of rpm ‑q and dnf repoquery — requires, then expands that technique to preview dependencies for any candidate package using --resolve to reveal the full dependency chain. For situations where no repository access is available or a local .rpm file has been downloaded, the text demonstrates how to use rpm ‑qpR to read the package’s metadata directly and dnf provides to find which packages supply a particular file or capability. Finally, quick tips such as filtering results with grep, using --quiet for concise output, and checking enabled repositories when unexpected dependencies appear give readers practical ways to keep their system lean while managing RPMs.

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The guide shows how to install Nomacs, a lightweight yet feature‑rich image viewer for Fedora, by enabling RPM Fusion so the package pulls in all required runtime libraries. It also offers a step‑by‑step manual build path that installs development tools, clones the repository, compiles with qmake and make, and places binaries into /usr/local/bin. After installation users can set Nomacs as the default image opener, enable HDR support for RAW files, and learn shortcuts like Ctrl + O and F11 to quickly navigate pictures. The article warns of common pitfalls such as library mismatches after Fedora upgrades and recommends reinstalling the package to fix crashes with older TIFF files.

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The article walks you through adding Microsoft’s RPM repository to Fedora, importing the signing key and creating a repo file so the official skypeforlinux package can be downloaded with dnf. After clearing the metadata cache and installing the package, it shows how to launch Skype from the terminal or application menu, noting that repeating the cache clean fixes common “shared object” errors. For those who want sandboxing or cannot use Microsoft repos, it explains installing Flatpak, adding Flathub, and pulling in Skype, which isolates the app from the rest of the system. It also shares a real‑world glitch where a Debian package on Fedora caused missing library errors, and reminds readers to keep Skype up‑to‑date via dnf update or flatpak update.

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This guide walks readers through installing Thunderbird on Fedora Linux, offering a straightforward command‑line approach that skips unnecessary fluff. It explains how to pull the mail client from Fedora’s default repositories with `sudo dnf install thunderbird`, and then shows how to add RPM Fusion for access to newer releases, keeping the system updated with regular upgrades. After installation it covers verifying the build, setting up a profile, and troubleshooting common problems such as crashes, authentication failures, or missing sound notifications by checking key packages like thunderbird‑gnome‑support. The article closes by encouraging users to rely on Fedora’s forums or Thunderbird’s support page for further help while enjoying a leaner, add‑on‑friendly mail experience.

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The guide walks Fedora users through installing TeXworks with a few straightforward terminal commands, starting by updating the system to avoid missing libraries. It recommends optionally pulling the full TeX Live scheme so that TeXworks has a complete LaTeX engine, then installs the application itself from Fedora’s repos or via Flatpak for sandboxed use. After confirming the binary is in $PATH and checking its version, the tutorial demonstrates compiling a simple “Hello World” document to ensure everything works. Finally, it reassures readers that any hiccups can be resolved by contacting the author, promising an uncomplicated experience.

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This guide walks you through getting the powerful network‑scanning tool Nmap up and running on a Fedora system in just a few minutes. It starts by telling you how to check whether Nmap is already installed, what to do if it’s missing, and how to enable the proper repositories before pulling the package with DNF. After installing, you’ll learn how to confirm the version, optionally add the scripting engine for more advanced scans, and keep the tool fresh with regular upgrades. Finally, it covers how to cleanly remove Nmap if needed and points you toward logs or support if anything goes awry.

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This article walks you through getting the lightweight paint program Pinta onto a Fedora Linux machine without messing up your setup. It starts by urging you to keep your system fresh with a quick DNF update, then shows how to install Pinta via the native package manager before checking the version to confirm success. If the older repo copy isn’t enough, it switches gears to Flatpak: adding the Flathub repository, installing Pinta from there, and finally running it through the sandboxed runtime. The guide even offers an optional snippet for creating a GNOME‑style desktop shortcut so your new painting tool appears alongside the other native apps.