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Old 08-23-2005, 05:18 PM   #1
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Running a RPM on Solaris


Want to use iSeries Access for Linux on Solaris. The file has an rpm extension. Can the file be installed on Solaris?
 
Old 08-23-2005, 06:20 PM   #2
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Maybe.
RPM is just a packaging format, anything can be inside.
 
Old 08-23-2005, 06:22 PM   #3
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Hi,

Try having a look at 'rpm2cpio'

# man rpm2cpio
 
  


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