Fedora core5-RPM eror

dojo · 08-18-2006, 07:58 AM

Hello there all my Linux comrads.
Im new to linux and I have tried a few distros.Ive set up Fedora Core 5 from a DVD,if it helps the DVD iso file i downloaded was a i386.Everything works fine,But when i try and install any RPM file it comes up with the eror Cannot retrive software infomation,I wont be able to get online unless i can fix this eror,Maybe it has something to do with the config files in the YUM folder im not shure.If you can help me fix this ill appreciate it.

Chuong · 08-18-2006, 08:02 AM

I believe you need root to use RPM commands.

dojo · 08-18-2006, 08:17 AM

i am root ,so it should work.Also i didnt use commands all you have to do is click it also the same eror happens when i go on ADD/REMOVE software

Chuong · 08-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Sorry, I can't be of any help. I don't know how my Linux well.

naresh1 · 08-20-2006, 05:29 AM

same problem for me...can you help me if you found the solution
thank you

-naresh

jschiwal · 08-20-2006, 05:58 AM

Maybe you need to run as root: rpm --initdb or rpm --rebuilddb.

Otherwise if you mount the dvd, you can cd to the directory the rpm is in and run "rpm -Uhv <filename>"
You can use tab completion to save some typing. Hopefully you can install what you need to get internet access.

Ehwaz · 08-20-2006, 07:02 AM

If you are clicking on things it means your in some sort of GUI, logged in as a regular user propably. The best thing to do is either try to use sudo in the commandline or log in the GUI as root and launch rpm from there.

reddazz · 08-20-2006, 09:02 AM

I think your problem could be due to lack of internet connectivity. By default Fedora Core searches for packages on the net and not on the discs. There is a way to use the discs as the source for your packages, so take a look in the Fedora forum for a solution.