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Old 01-16-2006, 09:25 AM   #1
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vector linux package issue

in mandrake if i want to install some software
i do

Code:
urpmi <sometringinprogramname>
it shows me the programs that contain that string
wich it finds in its database(wich needs gradual
update) and i hit again
Code:
urpmi <exactprogramname>
and it downlaods than installs the rpm
and that would be all but in vector linux
i dont know how to do this...
i need help
 
Old 01-16-2006, 09:28 AM   #2
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ftp://ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distribu...als/index.html should be of assistance to you.
 
  


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