RPM Wizard

RPM Wizard is an easy-to-use installation program for RPM packages. It’s built with a wizard interface, so even if you’re a beginner, you can install software without any fuss. One of the coolest things about it is that it handles dependencies automatically. This means you won’t have to worry about finding extra software to make your programs run!

What Makes RPM Wizard Stand Out?

This tool is written in Python and uses the PyQt bindings for the Qt GUI toolkit. Plus, it's Open Source and licensed under the GNU General Public License. How great is that?

User-Friendly Installation

RPM Wizard aims to be super user-friendly. You don't need to know anything about how RPM works! Once you install it correctly, all you have to do is click on an RPM file in your file manager, and BAM! RPM Wizard opens up automatically. It’s designed to make installing as smooth as any Windows setup.

Automatic Dependency Handling

The latest version, RPM Wizard 0.6, tackles a common headache when installing RPM packages: missing dependencies. Normally, you'd have to hunt down those other software pieces yourself before you can install what you want. But RPM Wizard takes care of this by searching a database made from distribution CDs! If you're installing from your hard drive, it can also check for packages right there.

Selecting Packages Made Easy

If you've got the RPM Wizard database module installed, choosing which package to install is a breeze! You just pick from a list that only shows newer versions than what you already have—no more digging through old distribution CDs!

Diving into Details

This dialog gives users detailed info without getting in the way of those who just want a quick installation. You can see package files, sizes, dependencies—everything at your fingertips!

Create Shortcuts Easily

At the end of the installation process, you'll get an option to create a shortcut on all users' desktops for both KDE and Gnome environments.

Instant Launch After Installation

If you're ready to dive right in after clicking 'Finish', this option starts up the installed program immediately!