How do I run a software with .rpm ext. on Windows?

fayezderya · 10-06-2007, 03:06 AM

I want to transfare to linux ubuntu, but I couldn't find the OS any were. so I am stuck with windows and I am trying to use the free ware. I downloaded zenoss-2.0.92-0.el5.i386.rpm and I can't seem to install the program. please help is needed on how to install zenoss.rpm.

billymayday · 10-06-2007, 03:20 AM

Sort answer - you can't

Did you look at http://www.ubuntu.com/?

Since it seems to be written in python, you may be able to get it to work under WIndows, but don't use teh rpm, you would want the tarball

fayezderya · 10-06-2007, 03:41 AM

thanks, I looked at www.ubuntu.com but the file is too big 700 MB and my Internet connection is very slow. ok I can't use the .rpm file I am now downloading Zenoss-2.0.92-0.tar.tar, how do I install the program for a .tar ext.

Nylex · 10-06-2007, 03:49 AM

Canonical will ship free Ubuntu CDs to you.

fayezderya · 10-06-2007, 04:17 AM

thank you I am checking canonical right now. could you advise on how to deal with .tar files and how to install the program with ext. .tar. thank you

brianL · 10-06-2007, 05:17 AM

It should be either a .tar.gz or a .tar.bz2 extension. Internet Explorer has the nasty, irritating habit of changing these to .tar.tar.(Use Firefox). Change the ext. to what it should be and use IZArc or similar unzipping program on it. Then read any README or INSTALL files in the folder.

reddazz · 10-06-2007, 06:57 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in the General forum and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

SlowCoder · 10-06-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddazz

Moved: This thread is more suitable in the General forum and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

Did you move this to the wrong General? Shouldn't it go in Linux General?

reddazz · 10-06-2007, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowCoder

Did you move this to the wrong General? Shouldn't it go in Linux General?

The initial question is about Windows (i.e. installing rpms on Windows) and not Linux. Windows questions belong in the General forum and not Linux General.