Gaim
 

I run RH9

I wish to install the latest version using rpm. When I run the rpm the latest version doesnt get installed. Instead the version that comes with RH9 is still there ?

is there an easy workaround ?

a workaround? uninstall the existing version.....

Im a dumb newbie - dont know how *blush*

I cant see it in the add/remove prgs section of RH

Assuming you're at a command prompt, and the rpm you're trying to install is in the present working directory, type this:

rpm -Uvh gaim-<version#>.rpm


with the <version#> being replaced with the remaining name of the package. The -Uvh is short for Upgrade, display verbose message, and display hash marks (#).


Any more info you need about rpm, just type: man rpm

Welcome, DirtDart. I hoped you would come here after my post on......that other board. :)

Håkan

to remove the current version of gaim do this in root mode:
rpm -qa | grep "gaim"
this will give you the installed version of gaim....now do:
rpm -e [the exact ppackage name you got from teh above command]
you can also follow these instructions:
http://manocha.dnsalias.org/gaim.html

Thankyou all for your help I will be able to use this for other applications that I need to remove too.

Thanks again :)