No File Association with RPMs on FC2
Hey guys. I installed Fedora Core 2 last night, and now I've hit a brick wall. I downloaded the MP3 codec rpm, but when I try to run it, it brings me to an "Open With..." dialog. It looks to me like it lost the file association or something. So, where exactly do I point it too?
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Welcome to the Linux learning curve. :) As root, command rpm -Uvh <packagename.rpm> if you can't find it with your software manager.
Basic system administration To change to the full root account (system administrator), if you are running X, open an x terminal and use these commands from your user account. Note the change in the prompt. You can do the same from a virtual terminal as well, but you can't open an x terminal to do so. Code:
[fancy@tinwhistle fancy]$ su - # I can't figure out what software I want and how to install/uninstall it The table of equivalents, replacements, analogs of Windows software in Linux # Find software here Freshmeat Sourceforge rpmfind # Guides to software management LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet? Rute Guide's software explanation You might want to check out CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation # Red Hat & Fedora links FedoraNEWS.ORG Did you download? See: Installing from a Hard Drive Red Hat 9 Rescue Mode Red Hat 8 Rescue Mode The Fedora HOWTO explains the different software managers. Red Hat Linux Manuals Get your mp3 support here Maximum RPM rpmfind Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet Red Hat 8.0 Tips & Tricks # Red Hat 7.3 down configuration commands setup leads to several configuration tools # Red Hat 7.3 up configuration commands Configure soundcard: redhat-config-soundcard Configure X server: redhat-config-xfree86 Configure network: redhat-config-network Manage software: redhat-config-packages Red Hat Linux 8.0 Package Management Tool Red Hat 9.0 Package Management Tool Manage users redhat-config-users # Handling NTFS New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs Linux NTFS project |
Unfortunately fancypipers answer didn't cover the question. I know the learning curve of Linux and am familiar with installing RPMs from the command line. However I miss FC1's ability to install from the file manager via a double-click (and typing the root password at the prompt dialog). How can I get this file association working in FC2? Simply making a default file assoctiation from right-clicking, selecting Properties from the menu, and selecting the RPM binary in /bin didn't seem to work.
Scratch the question... managed to find the answer elsewhere. :-) |
moonman, care to share on how you fix it? I miss the RPM association feature too ..
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HI,
I had exactly the same problem . Just follow the menu ... Click on associate application. It will (if my memory is good) show you the rpm mime type, ans ask you to add it for rpm. Say yes, and go ! That's it, it works as RH9 or FC1. Philippe |
I missed that feature too, but have 'solved' the problem by using apt-get in combination with synaptic.
MeL |
Hi MeL,
Apt-get is usefull to upgrade or install. But when somebody brings you an rpm, or when you download a rpm from a specific website, it can be useful to just click on it. By the way, I confirm, Synaptic is great for everything else ;-) ... and more ! And I have both features : the gui-rpm and Synaptic. Philippe |
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