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Computer Hobbyist · 04-07-2002, 09:57 PM

If you installed Mandrake you installed the ability to use RPM. Try loading something.

Strictly speaking, it is not necessary that you log on as root to install using RPM, but your userid must be authorized to create and access the files and directories required by the package. Generally, the easiest way to ensure such access is by logging on as root.

Typically you install an RPM in a termina l by typing

rpm -ivh package

the -i switch specifies that RPM should install the package or packages given as arguments.

the -v switch (the verbose switch) specifies that RPM should print messages summarizing its progress.

the -h switch specifies that RPM should print hash marks as it installs the package to let you know that it is progressing.

RPM generally installs the package, but occasionally you will get a report that (1) the package is already installed, (2) that a package file conflicts with a file from another package, or (3) there is a failed dependency. If you have one of those, let us know, or look in your documentation about the actions to be taken.

When I use the word package I am (it is a standard convention) referring to the name of the RPM package not the word "package."

By the way you are only in RPM purgatory. After a few experiences you will find it heaven.

CH

04-07-2002, 09:57 PM	#16
Computer Hobbyist Member (11 bit) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 1,766	If you installed Mandrake you installed the ability to use RPM. Try loading something. Strictly speaking, it is not necessary that you log on as root to install using RPM, but your userid must be authorized to create and access the files and directories required by the package. Generally, the easiest way to ensure such access is by logging on as root. Typically you install an RPM in a termina l by typing rpm -ivh package the -i switch specifies that RPM should install the package or packages given as arguments. the -v switch (the verbose switch) specifies that RPM should print messages summarizing its progress. the -h switch specifies that RPM should print hash marks as it installs the package to let you know that it is progressing. RPM generally installs the package, but occasionally you will get a report that (1) the package is already installed, (2) that a package file conflicts with a file from another package, or (3) there is a failed dependency. If you have one of those, let us know, or look in your documentation about the actions to be taken. When I use the word package I am (it is a standard convention) referring to the name of the RPM package not the word "package." By the way you are only in RPM purgatory. After a few experiences you will find it heaven. CH Last edited by Computer Hobbyist; 04-07-2002 at 10:10 PM.