RPM Re-installation

Cottsay · 03-06-2006, 06:53 PM

Is there a way to force an RPM to reinstall - my OpenLDAP installation got a screwed so I just want to re-install the RPM...but when I try to remove it it tries to remove all of its dependants too. Is there a way to bypass that?

spooon · 03-06-2006, 07:06 PM

Yes, there is the --nodeps flag; but make sure that you do re-install it or otherwise it will break the dependencies.

Bugger · 03-06-2006, 10:49 PM

RPM -ivh <rmpName> --force

loybart2000 · 03-07-2006, 12:00 AM

im new here and new to linux with dual boot.

my other os is redhat 9 i686. i noticed that rpm's have i386. is there difference in the two? can i use the i386 rpm to upgrade my kernel?

sharad · 03-07-2006, 12:02 AM

Use the following command to force the rpm for installation

rpm -ivh --aid --force <rpm name>

It should work.

loybart2000 · 03-07-2006, 12:10 AM

thanks. there is no issue as to the i686 and i368? i will try it later and give you a feedback.

Bugger · 03-07-2006, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loybart2000

im new here and new to linux with dual boot.

my other os is redhat 9 i686. i noticed that rpm's have i386. is there difference in the two? can i use the i386 rpm to upgrade my kernel?

these numbers depict the target architecture...
-BC

Cottsay · 03-07-2006, 04:58 PM

It always works for me