how do i open a rpm.bin?

Sticktendo · 01-03-2005, 10:01 PM

i seem to be having trouble installing a bin file i need to get another program running(the bin i want is java). could someone help me out as i am at a loss.

post 2:using the same topic, i shall make a new topic. so hear is my Q:

i am trying to install java JRE 1.5 so that i can use azurues or whatever it is for bit torrent. and i got both files ready. cept i dont think java is in the right place because az isnt detecting it. can someone help me?

trickykid · 01-03-2005, 10:06 PM

bin are just binary files, usually made to just run from the command line or double clicked.

cd /to/directory/its/stored/in/

./name-of-bin.bin

Make sure its executable though or you'll get errors.

chmod +x name-of-bin.bin

Sticktendo · 01-03-2005, 10:11 PM

heh...thanks....still getting used to this typed format. so used to windows. but i will prevail!!