Slackware 10: Failed Dependencies
Alright, this isn't the first time I have had problems with this. I just installed Slackware 10 from the iso images and installed the kernel source as well... At least as far as I know (Is there a way to check that I did it right?). I try to install java with the rpm and get this:
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root@slackware:/home/seeded# rpm -iv j2re-1_4_2_05-linux-i586.rpm |
Just thought I'd add this for more information on the problem of dependencies. Thsi is what I got back when I tried to install my ATI drivers. The "workaround" was converting it using rpm2tgz... Although I don't think that completely solved the problem.
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root@slackware:/home/seeded# rpm -i --force fglrx-4.3.0-3.9.0.i386.rpm |
Slackware isn't rpm-based, it doesn't create or
maintain an rpm database for you. You should try to AVOID rpms in Slack. The only thing you can do (if something isn't available in a sensible package format) is manually check whether the requirements are met, and then use --force on the rpm installation. Cheers, Tink |
So even though Slackware 10 has these it's not in a RPM database? That is why I get these errors? That makes sense if it's true. So my options are to --force the install and what about rpm2tgz? Is this command there for this reason? That Slackware does not maintain rpm databases?
I'm loving Linux everyday I use. It's more fun configuring it to your personal standards than playing games in M$ I think! :p I'm learning and I appreciate the help! I will soon be developing in C++ here other than Windoze. Maybe eventually uninstall Windoze too! :cool: |
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Yep, all say that Slack and RPM's don't really mix ;) Of all major distro's slack is the only one with a packaging system that DOESN'T check dependencies! Quote:
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Cheers, Tink |
Tink, You are great help, thanks!
I found a .bin for the java installer and used sh on it. Installed perfectly! Now, I think I messed up the link and can't for the life of me fix it. Unless of course I am linking the wrong thing. Here it is: Code:
ln -s /usr/java/j2re1.4.2_05/plugin/i386/ns610-gcc32/libjavaplugin_oji.so |
My apologies for not spotting that earlier ... why don't
you just install the JDK that came with Slack 10, and install the moz-plugins as well? :) Worked out of the box here ... Cheers, Tink |
Well.. I could. But I came this far already. All I got to do is figure out this damn link problem. I am sure I will find something out. I don't know. :scratch:
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In this case the question is
"Where were you when you issued the ln?" :) The plugin is the right one. Cheers, Tink |
Got it figured out! I had my links backwards! Silly me! Thanks Tink!
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