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AIX Open Source Tip: Checking for non-AIX Toolbox packages

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Question

The  Get Started with the AIX Toolbox for Open Source Software page states:

  • Non-AIX Toolbox packages that deliver files available in AIX file sets or AIX Toolbox packages might result in unexpected behavior. It is recommended to remove those non-AIX Toolbox packages.
How can I determine whether my packages are from the Toolbox?

Answer

You can check all your packages with: 

# rpm -qai  | egrep "Name|Install Date|Build Date|Build Host"

If you do not see IBM build hosts, you should consider reinstalling any packages that are available on the AIX Toolbox. This will help avoid package conflicts by managing package updates with normal DNF maintenance functions.

Example of an IBM Build Host:

Build Host  : aixoss2-lp3.pok.stglabs.ibm.com

SUPPORT
  • RPM packages from the AIX Toolbox for Open Source Software site are not supported through AIX support.
    • AIX support does not provide answers about usage, compatibility, or dependencies for this package.
    • Cases opened to address AIX Toolbox problems are canceled, and users are referred to the discussion forum.
  • For all questions or issues with AIX Toolbox for Open Source Software packages, support is provided through the AIX Open Source Community Discussion forum.
    • The AIX Open Source development team provides 'best effort' support through the forum, only. They answer questions, if possible, but they don't own the packages, or formally support them.
    • For more information about support, see Resolving AIX Open Source Package and Application Issues.

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Modified date:
04 January 2024

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