Resolving Package Conflicts

A step-by-step guide to resolving package conflicts in Fedora52.

Step1: Identify the Conflict

Use the package manager to identify the conflicting packages.

sudo dnf repoquery --duplicates

Step2: Analyze the Conflict

Understand the dependencies and the conflicting packages.

sudo dnf deplist <package-name>

Step3: Resolve the Conflict

Either remove the conflicting package or update it to a compatible version.

sudo dnf remove <package-name>
sudo dnf update <package-name>

Step4: Verify the Resolution

After resolving the conflict, verify that the issue is resolved.

sudo dnf check

Q: What if I encounter further conflicts after resolving one?

A: Sometimes resolving one conflict may reveal another. Continue the process iteratively.

Q: Can I use --skip-broken with dnf?

A: Yes, but be cautious as it may leave your system in an inconsistent state.