and a few methods that don't depend on your Linux distribution. Packages on Linux are similar to apps or program installers ...

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While the tool on each of these systems is referred to as Homebrew, the Linux version installs ... It uses SHA256 as its package verification check.

sudo rpm -V package_name RPM will check file ownership, permissions, and other metadata, and report any discrepancies. George Whittaker is the editor of Linux Journal, and also a regular contributor.