Can't perform rpm-qa within redhat 2.4.21-40.

bfull · 01-05-2009, 02:22 PM

Can't perform rpm-qa within redhat 2.4.21-40.ELsmp #1

GlennsPref · 01-05-2009, 02:27 PM

Hi, Welcome to LQ!

you want to query the database for a file?

rpm -qa (file name)

Code:

glenn@GamesBox:~$ rpm -qa unzip
unzip-5.52-6mdv2009.0
glenn@GamesBox:~$

Could you be more descriptive?

Maybe you just need a space in there to make it understand.

regards Glenn

p.s. LQ has a fantastic search function that could potentially save you precious time waiting for an answer.

baig · 01-05-2009, 02:43 PM

It is always a good way to "post your ERROR" generated on Standard Output. rpm -qa is to query all packages installed on your system.

like:

Code:

[root@wazirkutz ~]# rpm -qa | grep kernel
kernel-2.6.27.9-73.fc9.x86_64
kernel-firmware-2.6.27.9-73.fc9.noarch
kernel-headers-2.6.27.9-73.fc9.x86_64
kerneloops-0.12-1.fc9.x86_64

What's up on your Terminal when you tpye "rpm -qa " ?

cheers!!

bfull · 01-05-2009, 03:06 PM

The system locks up when this is performed (rpm -qa)

Can't even CTRL C out of it....

baig · 01-05-2009, 03:32 PM

Does it work with other parameters?

like

Code:

rpm -i package-xyz ?

if no then probably your whole rpm package manager is corrupted..

if it does work with other parameters then It may depend on your sys configuration to complete your command.. Try being patient for a while as your system tries to generate list (if an old system)

Cheers!

bfull · 01-05-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennsPref

Hi, Welcome to LQ!

you want to query the database for a file?

rpm -qa (file name)

Code:

glenn@GamesBox:~$ rpm -qa unzip
unzip-5.52-6mdv2009.0
glenn@GamesBox:~$

Could you be more descriptive?

Maybe you just need a space in there to make it understand.

regards Glenn

p.s. LQ has a fantastic search function that could potentially save you precious time waiting for an answer.

There is nothing to add other than when this is perform RPM -QA the screen locks up can't even CTRL c or d out of it

bfull · 01-05-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baig

Does it work with other parameters?

like

Code:

rpm -i package-xyz ?

if no then probably your whole rpm package manager is corrupted..

if it does work with other parameters then It may depend on your sys configuration to complete your command.. Try being patient for a while as your system tries to generate list (if an old system)

Cheers!

There is nothing to add other than when this is perform RPM -QA the screen locks up can't even CTRL c or d out of it

baig · 01-05-2009, 03:44 PM

I understand it locks when you type

Code:

rpm -qa

When your system is alive.. open a terminal be root.. and check if

Code:

rpm -i any_package_and_then_delete_if_not_needed:)

it works or not..

GlennsPref · 01-05-2009, 03:46 PM

OK, "rpm -qa" is not a full command, you need to add the package or file your looking for.

see if any system files are missing, using grep.

rpm -Va | grep miss

This will take a long time, if needed you can open a separate konsole or shell just for it and check it later.

upto 10 to 15 minutes, I guess.

Regards, Glenn

ps, I would also...

updatedb && rpm --rebuilddb as mentioned above.

ps again, also if it locks up, truely, then ctrl+alt+backspace to reload X without rebooting, or try ctrl+d

colucix · 01-05-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfull

There is nothing to add other than when this is perform RPM -QA the screen locks up can't even CTRL c or d out of it

Well, if someone trying to help asks for a more detailed description of the problem, maybe there is something to add. I agree about the rpm database problem. Maybe there is a stale lock not reported as error message by kernel 2.4. You can try to remove the stale locks (if any) following the guidelines here and eventually rebuild the rpm database, as already suggested in previous posts.

GlennsPref · 01-05-2009, 04:14 PM

One last thing, if rpm -qa has no file-name, wouldn't it try to list all the packages installed on the system?

Anyway, try out some of those answers, then post back what you have found. It's good to get complete answers up here...

Where there's a will, there's a way!

cheers, Glenn

And, Thank you.

bfull · 01-06-2009, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baig

I understand it locks when you type

Code:

rpm -qa

When your system is alive.. open a terminal be root.. and check if

Code:

rpm -i any_package_and_then_delete_if_not_needed:)

it works or not..

rpm --rebuilddb

Perform this step, but to no avail screen is still locked....

GlennsPref · 01-06-2009, 11:41 PM

Hi, How long have you waited, silly question, just wondering.

You may need to re-install rpm.

see if any system files are missing, using grep.

rpm -Va | grep miss

This will take a long time, if needed you can open a separate konsole or shell just for it and check it later.

up to 10 to 15 minutes, I guess.

If that locks up too, then you may need to check the packages for rpm and any associated programs,

like locate wget, curl, but I'm thinking about my current kernel-2.6.28.x, Mandriva system and those programs may not be on your system.

I have not used a 2.4 kernel, or redhat but I do use rpm.

regards, Glenn

linuxlover.chaitanya · 01-07-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bfull

Can't perform rpm-qa within redhat 2.4.21-40.ELsmp #1

Have you mis typed or forgot the space between rpm and -qa?
If not then try this

Code:

rpm -qa | grep kernel

If you are not sure, just copy paste the command. If error still persists then tell what it is. And be patient. It can take some time.