There are additional options available. to rpm which are detailed in the rpm(8) man page. The contents of the rpm(8) man. page should be thoroughly understood by the System Administrator. Return to: RedHawk Linux Frequently Asked Questions.
You can assess a fever based on symptoms without a thermometer while also looking at potential causative factors. So things to look out for are feeling extremely hot causing whole body sweats, followed by feeling insatiably cold, requiring layers of bedding and experiencing whole body shaking (rigors).
Other Types of Thermometers. 1  Temperature strips: although not exactly a thermometer, temperature strips still measure the bodyâs temperature due to liquid crystals that react to heat. 2  It is usually placed against the forehead and changes color, which can be matched to a provided chart to estimate a personâs temperature. The most accurate way to measure an infantâs temperature is rectally with a digital thermometer. 2  Measuring body temperature through the armpit is probably the most inaccurate, in comparison to oral or rectal measurements.