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Old 08-24-2006, 12:28 PM   #1
zarnold
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manually deleted package


Hello,

I manually deleted the kernel source package from /usr/src

Now when I try to re-install the package it says its already installed, but if i try to remove the package it says its not installed. Using the --force option still doesn't install it.

What now?
 
Old 08-24-2006, 12:36 PM   #2
reddazz
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Use the following commands to reinstall the package,
Code:
#rpm -Uvh --nodeps --force somepackage.rpm
 
  


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