how to install rpm???

maharaskal · 03-12-2005, 04:04 AM

how to install RPM file? n how i can install the open source like games or any programe come with source? im new for this anyone can help me?

masand · 03-12-2005, 04:33 AM

hi there

visit the "My help pages" section at
www.linux-iips.tk

and u can get some docs on installing packages

regards

fssengg · 03-12-2005, 04:47 AM

just type "rpm -i packagename.rpm"

Mega Man X · 03-12-2005, 05:36 AM

Hi!!!

Check this link as well. It covers very well what you need to know for now

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...threadid=45094

Regards!

bitt_u · 03-12-2005, 05:54 AM

if u have .src.rpm. first of all u sould build the file.src.rpm. Building is nothing but compiling the source i.e .src.rpm. It converts the source file into a binary .rpm file.try this command for building the source file(.src.rpm)
rpmbuild --rebuild packagename.src.rpm
this will give u a .rpm file
then install the binary (.rpm file) by giving the command:
rpm -ivh --nodeps packagename.rpm
As for a start try installing a compiled (binary) file.