red hat 8 up2date problem

nixnoobie · 05-13-2003, 10:45 AM

i try to run up2date. doesnt work.. so i run it from the command line and i get this error

I/O error: unsupported XML-RPC protocol

Ok i know its an input output error obviously, i tried google. tried redhat.. need help , how do i replace the unsupported xml rpc protocol to one that will work with up2date if thats even the problem. ive tried reinstalled many packages up2date, xml, rpc and more.. any help appreciated.

fancypiper · 05-13-2003, 11:28 AM

I haven't seen that particular error, but I know their servers are terribly busy.

Have you tried apt4rpm or Redcarpet for updating?

# Redhat links
RedHat Linux Manuals
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management: apt4rpm - Red Carpet
RedHat 8.0 Tips & Tricks

# Redhat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools

# Redhat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network