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Old 12-05-2008, 02:20 PM   #1
rahb20
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help on installation softwares


Hi buddies!

i am new to linux, and currently install fedora core 5.
I downloaded certain softwares but whenever i want to install him it gives some list of messages saying files are missing which are required for this installation.

i have downloaded rpm packages, so can any body tell me how i will know that this software need this package so that i can download this too.

from last day, i am looking for chm viewer which i get kchmviewer, but no success in installation.

for installation i use command: rpm -ivh "file name"

please guide me ... also i will be greateful if there is any site, where complete software is present along with their dependent file.
 
Old 12-05-2008, 03:04 PM   #2
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Support for FC5 was dropped years ago. There will be no new updates for it of any kind. Fedora 10 was released recently. I would suggest you upgrade to a supported version.
 
  


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