[Solved] What will be the result of running dnf install -y vim on a system where vim is already installed? — Ans: dnf will skip installation and report vim is installed | Linux CLI

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What will be the result of running dnf install -y vim on a system where vim is already installed?

Adnf will reinstall vim without asking

Bdnf will skip installation and report vim is installed

Cdnf will remove vim

Ddnf will throw an error

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand dnf install -y behavior
The -y flag auto-confirms prompts. If vim is installed, dnf checks and skips reinstalling.
Step 2: Check expected output
dnf reports that vim is already installed and does not reinstall or remove it.
Final Answer:
dnf will skip installation and report vim is installed -> Option B
Quick Check:
dnf install -y skips installed packages [OK]

Quick Trick: dnf install -y auto-confirms but skips installed packages [OK]

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