I have problem with install package in AIX

sancre · 11-04-2008, 08:58 AM

Hello

I need install a new version gzip in my AIX 4.3,because the release installed to have problems with a large files. I have downloaded the package gzip-1.2.4a-7.aix4.3.ppc.rpm, but I don't know what happen because I can not install this.

I have tried from smit and with installp command and it return always this not valid format file.

Maybe I´m any confused, can any help me?

Thank you for advanced

AbrahamJose · 11-04-2008, 09:56 AM

U can use rpm command
rpm - redhat package manager
by default rpm is there from AIX 5.2 onwards
It may not be there in AIX 4.3
run the command rpm -qa to check it is there or not.

sancre · 11-05-2008, 12:52 AM

We don't have rpm package in AIX 4.3, I know rpm, but it there isns't, Anyone have idea how can I install it?.
Also if any know where I can acquire gzip software in other format that rpm this would be good for us

Thank you

membit · 11-05-2008, 05:57 PM

I would try to find .exe or .bff package files.

.exe you can extract with ./filename.exe and then install the package with smitty

I assume you are familiar with this, right?

Unfortunately, with quick search I was not able to find location where to get it.
Even the link provided at Gzip homepage:
http://www.gzip.org/#exe

Is not working...

Dr_Death_UAE · 11-06-2008, 06:05 PM

why dont you use "smit" to install the package?

membit · 11-07-2008, 06:19 AM

smit and smitty.. isn't they almost the same?

crabboy · 11-07-2008, 09:08 PM

Yes smit and smitty are the same. smit is the GUI enabled version, but will default to console if X is not available. smitty just forces the tty interface.

Download gzip from here:

http://www.bullfreeware.com/

Click on the 4.3.3 software.