No File Association with RPMs on FC2

Axem · 05-28-2004, 06:34 PM

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?

fancypiper · 05-28-2004, 07:00 PM

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 -
Password: <give root password and press enter>
[root@tinwhistle root]#

Remember, now whatever you command in root (it's the "god" mode. You can bless or destroy at your whim) usually gets done if enough system is left to carry out the command.

Sit on your hands and read the commands you type at least 3 times before pressing the enter key when in root.

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mooman_fl · 07-06-2004, 06:24 PM

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. :-)

wiraone · 07-07-2004, 01:43 AM

moonman, care to share on how you fix it? I miss the RPM association feature too ..

Philippe · 07-07-2004, 04:50 AM

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

MeLassen · 07-07-2004, 05:30 AM

I missed that feature too, but have 'solved' the problem by using apt-get in combination with synaptic.

MeL

Philippe · 07-07-2004, 05:39 AM

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