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rpmconf

Handle RPM configuration file conflicts

TLDR

List leftover files and interactively choose actions

$ sudo rpmconf -a
copy
Delete orphaned .rpmnew and .rpmsave files
$ sudo rpmconf -a -c
copy

SYNOPSIS

rpmconf [options]

DESCRIPTION

rpmconf handles .rpmnew, .rpmsave, and .rpmorig files left over by RPM package upgrades. These files are created when package updates contain configuration changes that might conflict with local modifications.
The tool provides an interactive interface to merge, replace, or keep configuration files.

PARAMETERS

-a, --all

Process all configuration files
-c, --clean
Delete orphaned configuration backup files

CAVEATS

Review changes carefully before applying. Incorrect choices may overwrite important customizations or leave outdated configurations.

HISTORY

Part of rpmconf package for Fedora/RHEL systems. Simplifies post-upgrade configuration management.

SEE ALSO

rpm(8), dnf(8), yum(8)

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