Im confused please help

Jayce21 · 12-15-2005, 05:36 PM

ok i have downloaded some rpm files that i need to get install and wanted to know how to i get them to go threw the rpm mandrake, i have tried adding a custom folder to it but it says copy failed.

Im running mandriva 2006

bosewicht · 12-15-2005, 07:11 PM

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spoody_goon · 12-15-2005, 07:30 PM

Probably the eaisiest way is to double click on the rmp file. This should bring up the dialog box for super user password.
The other way is by command line as super user e.g
#su
your password here
rpm - ivh fullpathto.rpm

NOTE the if you neen help rpm --help will bring up the options.