downgrading

This detailed guide explains how to downgrade a package on Linux using DNF, APT, and Zypper package managers. Covering each step from finding available versions to securing the downgrade against future updates, it serves as a practical resource for users needing to revert to older software versions for compatibility and system stability.

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to downgrade packages across various Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, CentOS, openSUSE, and Arch Linux. It covers checking version availability, force-installing specific versions, and preventing automatic updates using package managers like APT, DNF, Zypper, and Pacman. Essential for maintaining system stability when newer software causes issues.