downgrading

If you've upgraded a software package on your Linux system only to find out the new version has bugs or compatibility issues, reverting to a previous version can resolve the problem. Different Linux distributions use different package managers, and the methods to downgrade software vary accordingly. In this blog, we'll go over how to downgrade a package if you are using DNF, APT, or Zypper as your package manager. DNF (Dandified YUM) is the next-generation version of YUM and is the default package manager for Fedora. If you need to downgrade a package in Fedora or any other system that uses DNF, you can use the following steps: Find the Version Number: First, you'll need to find out which versions of the package are available.

Downgrading Packages in Linux: A Distro-Specific Guide In the Linux world, the flexibility to manage packages precisely how you want is one of the system's greatest strengths. While upgrading packages is a common practice to ensure software functionality and security, sometimes you may encounter situations where a newer version of a software introduces a bug, removes a needed feature, or simply does not work as expected with your configuration. In such cases, downgrading packages to a previous version can be as crucial as updates. This guide aims at providing step-by-step instructions on how to downgrade packages in some of the most popular Linux distributions.