There are 3 choices for downloading XXX package in linux. Which do you recommend?

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Issue

  • There are 3 choices for downloading XXX package in  Linux

1. YUM
2. .tar.gz
3. .rpm

Which do you recommend?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 / 5 / 6

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