Were you full root? Is rpmbuild installed?To change to the root account, use these commands from your user account. Note the change in the prompt.
Code:
[fancy@tinwhistle fancy]$ su -
Password:
[root@tinwhistle root]#
rpmquery --all | grep -i rpmbuild
# Guides to software management
LNAG - How do I install a program I downloaded from the Internet?
Rute Guide's software explanation
You might want to check out
CheckInstall to manage source code installations/uninstallation
# Red Hat links
Red Hat Linux Manuals
Get your
mp3 support here
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
Easier software management:
apt4rpm -
Red Carpet
Red Hat 8.0 Tips & Tricks
# Red Hat 7.3 down configuration commands
setup leads to several configuration tools
# Red Hat 7.3 up configuration commands
Configure soundcard:
redhat-config-soundcard
Configure X server:
redhat-config-xfree86
Configure network:
redhat-config-network
Manage software:
redhat-config-packages
# Handling NTFS
New Technology FileSystem (NTFS) HOWTOs
Linux NTFS project