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Old 12-21-2006, 12:56 AM   #1
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whenever i install some package it gives an eror saying tht it is unablesoftwwsr to retrieve the software information. whAT CAN i do. also the os has detected the sound card but i cannot hear any sound while testing. it gives an error 8. wat can i do
 
Old 12-21-2006, 02:36 AM   #2
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wat can i do
you can supply more information!

1. what is 'unablesoftwwsr' ?

2. what distribution are you using ?

3. what package are you trying to insall, and how ?

4. what sound driver are you using ?
 
Old 12-22-2006, 10:01 AM   #3
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i am using fedora 5. trying to install the mp3 plugin from the xmms. the sound card is the intel wid the hp laptop. it installs some packages an some not frm the edora extras cd
 
  


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